Indiana Code 35-42-2-5. Overpass mischief
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Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “overpass” means a bridge or other structure designed to carry vehicular or pedestrian traffic over any roadway, railroad track, or waterway.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6
(1) drops, causes to drop, or throws an object from an overpass; or
(b) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly:
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
(2) with intent that the object fall, places on an overpass an object that falls off the overpass;
causing bodily injury to another person commits overpass mischief, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to another person.
As added by P.L.297-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.427.