§ 35-41-2-1 Voluntary conduct
§ 35-41-2-2 Culpability
§ 35-41-2-3 Liability of corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association
§ 35-41-2-4 Aiding, inducing, or causing an offense
§ 35-41-2-5 Intoxication
§ 35-41-2-6 Penalty for certain offenses
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 41 > Chapter 2 - Basis of Criminal Liability

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.