Indiana Code 35-47-8-5. Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer
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Sec. 5. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or over may purchase or possess a stun gun.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age commits a Class B misdemeanor.
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 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-47-8-5
- stun gun: means any mechanism that is:
Indiana Code 35-47-8-2
(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing the officer’s duties commits a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.600.