Indiana legal term
criminal activity in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “criminal activity” 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 “criminal activity” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"criminal activity" means any offense that: (1) is classified as a felony under Indiana or United States law; or (2) occurs in another state and is punishable by confinement for more than one (1) year under the laws of that state. (Ind. Code § 35-45-15-1)
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