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Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle in Indiana

Class A InfractionCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle is a Class A Infraction under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-3. As a Class A Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-3.

What is the penalty for throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle in Indiana?

Penalties for Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $10,000 (civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail)discretionaryInd. Code § 34-28-5-4

Applies to current.

Common questions about throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle in Indiana

Is throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle is a Class A Infraction in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-3-3.

What are the penalties for throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle in Indiana?

As a Class A Infraction, throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle carries a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4.

Which Indiana statute covers throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle?

Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-3-3 (Throwing burning material from a moving motor vehicle).

Legal terms used in this law

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.