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Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test in Indiana

Class B MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test is a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-18. As a Class B 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 § 35-43-5-18.

What is the penalty for possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test in Indiana?

Penalties for Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 180 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3
Fineup to $1,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3

Applies to current.

Common questions about possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test in Indiana

Is possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-5-18.

What are the penalties for possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test in Indiana?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test carries up to 180 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test?

Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-18 (Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test).

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.