Indiana criminal charge
Criminal use or possession of code grabbing device in Indiana
Criminal use or possession of code grabbing device is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2. 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 § 35-45-12-2.
What is the penalty for criminal use or possession of code grabbing device in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Code grabbing device possession or use (first offense) — A person who, while committing a crime or to further the commission of a crime, knowingly or intentionally possesses a code grabbing device or uses one to disarm a motor vehicle's security alarm system commits this offense.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Code grabbing device possession or use (repeat offender) — The offense is elevated to this classification if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Code grabbing device possession or use (repeat offender) — The offense is elevated to this classification if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
Applies to current.
How is criminal use or possession of code grabbing device classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code grabbing device possession or use (first offense) | Class C Infraction | A person who, while committing a crime or to further the commission of a crime, knowingly or intentionally possesses a code grabbing device or uses one to disarm a motor vehicle's security alarm system commits this offense. | Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2undefined |
| Code grabbing device possession or use (repeat offender) | Class C Misdemeanor | The offense is elevated to this classification if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2undefined |
Common questions about criminal use or possession of code grabbing device in Indiana
Is criminal use or possession of code grabbing device a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal use or possession of code grabbing device ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2.
Code grabbing device possession or use (first offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2) · Code grabbing device possession or use (repeat offender): Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2)
What are the penalties for criminal use or possession of code grabbing device in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers criminal use or possession of code grabbing device?
Criminal use or possession of code grabbing device is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-12-2 (Criminal use or possession of code grabbing device).
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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.