Indiana Code 35-45-4-2. Prostitution
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Sec. 2. (a) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
(2) fondles, or offers or agrees to fondle, the genitals of another person;
(1) performs, or offers or agrees to perform, sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5); or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-45-4-2
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
for money or other property commits prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has two (2) prior convictions under this section.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person was a victim or an alleged victim of an offense under IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 at the time the person engaged in the prohibited conduct.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.77; Acts 1979, P.L.301, SEC.1; P.L.310-1983, SEC.3; P.L.158-2013, SEC.526; P.L.23-2015, SEC.4; P.L.86-2017, SEC.15; P.L.144-2018, SEC.30.