Indiana legal term
Bomb in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Bomb” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Bomb” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Bomb" means an explosive or incendiary device designed to release: (1) destructive materials or force; or (2) dangerous gases; that is detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, a chemical reaction, ignition, or other predetermined means. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-31)
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