Indiana legal term
Moderate bodily injury in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Moderate bodily injury” 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 “Moderate bodily injury” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Moderate bodily injury" means any impairment of physical condition that includes substantial pain. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-204.5)
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