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Criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition in Indiana
Criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9. 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 § 35-44.1-3-9.
What is the penalty for criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - base offense — A person on lifetime parole who knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of parole or has unauthorized contact with a minor or victim commits this offense, absent a prior unrelated conviction.; 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 (Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - base offense — A person on lifetime parole who knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of parole or has unauthorized contact with a minor or victim commits this offense, absent a prior unrelated conviction.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - prior conviction — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same section.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - prior conviction — The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - base offense | Level 6 Felony | A person on lifetime parole who knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of parole or has unauthorized contact with a minor or victim commits this offense, absent a prior unrelated conviction. | Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9undefined |
| Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - prior conviction | Level 5 Felony | The offense is elevated when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this same section. | Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9undefined |
Common questions about criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition in Indiana
Is criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9.
Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9) · Criminal violation of lifetime parole condition - prior conviction: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9)
What are the penalties for criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition?
Criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-9 (Criminal violation of a lifetime parole condition).
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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.