Indiana criminal charge
"Synthetic urine" in Indiana
"Synthetic urine" is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5. 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 § 35-43-5-19.5.
What is the penalty for "synthetic urine" in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - base offense — An owner who knowingly or intentionally distributes, keeps, offers for sale, sells, delivers, or finances the delivery of an adulterant or synthetic urine with intent to defraud an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - base offense — An owner who knowingly or intentionally distributes, keeps, offers for sale, sells, delivers, or finances the delivery of an adulterant or synthetic urine with intent to defraud an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - subsequent offense — The offense described in subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - subsequent offense — The offense described in subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
How is "synthetic urine" classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | An owner who knowingly or intentionally distributes, keeps, offers for sale, sells, delivers, or finances the delivery of an adulterant or synthetic urine with intent to defraud an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test. | Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c) |
| Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | The offense described in subsection (c) is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c) |
Common questions about "synthetic urine" in Indiana
Is "Synthetic urine" a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: "Synthetic urine" ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5.
Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c)) · Distribution/sale of adulterant or synthetic urine - subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5(c))
What are the penalties for "Synthetic urine" in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers "Synthetic urine"?
"Synthetic urine" is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5 ("Synthetic urine").
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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.