Indiana legal term
deadly weapon in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “deadly weapon” 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 “deadly weapon” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"deadly weapon" means the following: (1) A loaded or unloaded firearm. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-86)
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