Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $5,000
Class B misdemeanorup to 180 daysup to $1,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-46-3-8.5

  • animal fighting paraphernalia: means equipment used to train or condition animals for participation in an animal fighting contest. See Indiana Code 35-46-3-4.3
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
   Sec. 8.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to commit a violation of section 9 of this chapter commits possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.228.