Indiana Code 35-47-4-9. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person
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Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, “serious violent felony” has the meaning set forth in section 5 of this chapter.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(1) has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult;
(b) A person who:
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 felony | between 20 and 40 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 2 felony | between 10 and 30 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 3 felony | between 3 and 16 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-47-4-9
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(2) is less than:
(A) twenty-six (26) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been a:
(i) Level 6 felony;
(ii) Level 5 felony;
(iii) Level 4 felony; or
(iv) Level 3 felony; or
(B) twenty-eight (28) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been:
(i) a Level 2 felony;
(ii) a Level 1 felony; or
(iii) murder; and
(3) knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm;
commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.
As added by P.L.142-2020, SEC.75.