Indiana Code 35-47-10-7. Permitting child to possess a firearm
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Sec. 7. A child‘s parent or legal guardian who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child to possess a firearm:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6
(A) aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and
(1) while:
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 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-47-10-7
- adult: means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-2
- child: means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
(B) failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use of a firearm by the child to commit a felony; or
(2) when the child has been convicted of a crime of violence or has been adjudicated as a juvenile for an offense that would constitute a crime of violence if the child were an adult;
commits dangerous control of a child, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the child’s parent or legal guardian has a prior conviction under this section.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.6; P.L.158-2013, SEC.604.