Indiana legal term
Forcible felony in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Forcible felony” 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 “Forcible felony” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Forcible felony" means a felony that involves the use or threat of force against a human being, or in which there is imminent danger of bodily injury to a human being. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-138)
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