Indiana criminal charge
Amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited in Indiana
Amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12.
What is the penalty for amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance (base offense) — A person knowingly or intentionally violates the section's prohibition on soliciting or giving assistance between permittees for amateur athletic contests.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance (base offense) — A person knowingly or intentionally violates the section's prohibition on soliciting or giving assistance between permittees for amateur athletic contests.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance valued at $750 or more — The violation is elevated when the financial or other assistance involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance valued at $750 or more — The violation is elevated when the financial or other assistance involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance (base offense) | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally violates the section's prohibition on soliciting or giving assistance between permittees for amateur athletic contests. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12(c) |
| Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance valued at $750 or more | Level 6 Felony | The violation is elevated when the financial or other assistance involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12(c) |
Common questions about amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited in Indiana
Is amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12.
Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance (base offense): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12(c)) · Soliciting or accepting/giving prohibited assistance valued at $750 or more: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12(c))
What are the penalties for amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited?
Amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12 (Amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited).
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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.