Indiana legal term
common nuisance in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “common nuisance” 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 “common nuisance” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"common nuisance" means a building, structure, vehicle, or other place that is used for (1) or more of the following purposes: (1) To buy an alcoholic beverage in violation of IC 7.1-5-10-5 . (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-5)
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