Indiana criminal charge
Harboring a terrorist in Indiana
Harboring a terrorist is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6. 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 § 35-46.5-2-6.
What is the penalty for harboring a terrorist in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Harboring a terrorist — base offense — A person, with intent to hinder apprehension or punishment of a person who committed an act of terrorism, harbors, conceals, or otherwise assists that person.; 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 (Harboring a terrorist — base offense — A person, with intent to hinder apprehension or punishment of a person who committed an act of terrorism, harbors, conceals, or otherwise assists that person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 16 years (Harboring a terrorist — serious bodily injury or death resulted — The underlying act of terrorism that the person harbored, concealed, or assisted another for resulted in serious bodily injury or death to any person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 9 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Harboring a terrorist — serious bodily injury or death resulted — The underlying act of terrorism that the person harbored, concealed, or assisted another for resulted in serious bodily injury or death to any person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is harboring a terrorist classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harboring a terrorist — base offense | Level 6 Felony | A person, with intent to hinder apprehension or punishment of a person who committed an act of terrorism, harbors, conceals, or otherwise assists that person. | Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6undefined |
| Harboring a terrorist — serious bodily injury or death resulted | Level 3 Felony | The underlying act of terrorism that the person harbored, concealed, or assisted another for resulted in serious bodily injury or death to any person. | Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6undefined |
Common questions about harboring a terrorist in Indiana
Is harboring a terrorist a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: harboring a terrorist ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 3 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6.
Harboring a terrorist — base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6) · Harboring a terrorist — serious bodily injury or death resulted: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6)
What are the penalties for harboring a terrorist in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers harboring a terrorist?
Harboring a terrorist is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-6 (Harboring a terrorist).
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.