Indiana legal term
mechanical device in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “mechanical device” 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 “mechanical device” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"mechanical device" means a machine for storage and dispensing of drugs. (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-23)
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