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Chemical intoxicant in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Chemical intoxicant” 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 “Chemical intoxicant” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Chemical intoxicant" means a substance that, when introduced into a person's body, causes intoxication or a similar physical effect. (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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