Indiana legal term
Drug offense in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Drug offense” 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 “Drug offense” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Drug offense" means a felony or misdemeanor involving the production, delivery, sale, or possession of a controlled substance. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-16)
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