Indiana criminal charge
Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer in Indiana
Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5.
What is the penalty for stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Selling or furnishing stun gun to minor — A person knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person under eighteen years of age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Selling or furnishing stun gun to minor — A person knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person under eighteen years of age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Use of stun gun in commission of a crime — A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Use of stun gun in commission of a crime — A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Use of stun gun on law enforcement officer — A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing official duties.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Use of stun gun on law enforcement officer — A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing official duties.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selling or furnishing stun gun to minor | Class B Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person under eighteen years of age. | Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(b) |
| Use of stun gun in commission of a crime | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime. | Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(c) |
| Use of stun gun on law enforcement officer | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing official duties. | Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(d) |
Common questions about stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer in Indiana
Is stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5.
Selling or furnishing stun gun to minor: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(b)) · Use of stun gun in commission of a crime: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(c)) · Use of stun gun on law enforcement officer: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5(d))
What are the penalties for stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer in Indiana?
Penalties for stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3, Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer?
Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5 (Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.