Indiana Code 35-46.5-2-7. Terrorist organization activity
(1) with the intent to benefit, promote, or further the interests of a terrorist organization; 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 3 felony | between 3 and 16 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-46.5-2-7
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
commits terrorist organization activity, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if the offense involves, directly or indirectly, the unlawful use of a firearm or weapon of mass destruction.
(b) In determining whether a person committed an offense under this section, the trier of fact may consider a person’s association with a terrorist organization, including:
(1) an admission of terrorist organization membership by the person;
(2) a statement by:
(A) a member of the person’s family;
(B) the person’s guardian; or
(C) a reliable member of the terrorist organization;
stating the person is a member of a terrorist organization;
(3) the person associating with one (1) or more members of a terrorist organization;
(4) physical evidence indicating the person is a member of a terrorist organization;
(5) an observation of the person in the company of a known terrorist organization member on at least three (3) occasions;
(6) communications authored by the person indicating terrorist organization membership, promotion of membership in a terrorist organization, or responsibility for an offense committed by a terrorist organization; and
(7) the person’s involvement in recruiting terrorist organization members.
As added by P.L.66-2019, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.132.