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Aggressive harassment in Indiana

Class C MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Aggressive harassment is a Class C Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-17.1-2. As a Class C Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-17.1-2.

What is the penalty for aggressive harassment in Indiana?

Penalties for Aggressive harassment
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 60 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-4
Fineup to $500 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-4

Applies to current.

Common questions about aggressive harassment in Indiana

Is aggressive harassment a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Aggressive harassment is a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-17.1-2.

What are the penalties for aggressive harassment in Indiana?

As a Class C Misdemeanor, aggressive harassment carries up to 60 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers aggressive harassment?

Aggressive harassment is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-17.1-2 (Aggressive harassment).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.