Indiana criminal charge
Providing support for a terrorist act in Indiana
Providing support for a terrorist act is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5. 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 § 35-46.5-2-5.
What is the penalty for providing support for a terrorist act in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Providing support for a terrorist act — base offense — A person provides material support to another person with the intent to assist that person in planning or carrying out terrorism.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Providing support for a terrorist act — base offense — A person provides material support to another person with the intent to assist that person in planning or carrying out terrorism.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 10 years to 30 years (Providing support for a terrorist act — material support involves a felony or serious bodily injury likely — The offense is elevated when the material support involves the commission of a felony, or when the act of terrorism is reasonably likely to cause serious bodily injury to any person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 17 1/2 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Providing support for a terrorist act — material support involves a felony or serious bodily injury likely — The offense is elevated when the material support involves the commission of a felony, or when the act of terrorism is reasonably likely to cause serious bodily injury to any person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is providing support for a terrorist act classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providing support for a terrorist act — base offense | Level 5 Felony | A person provides material support to another person with the intent to assist that person in planning or carrying out terrorism. | Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5undefined |
| Providing support for a terrorist act — material support involves a felony or serious bodily injury likely | Level 2 Felony | The offense is elevated when the material support involves the commission of a felony, or when the act of terrorism is reasonably likely to cause serious bodily injury to any person. | Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5undefined |
Common questions about providing support for a terrorist act in Indiana
Is providing support for a terrorist act a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: providing support for a terrorist act ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 2 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5.
Providing support for a terrorist act — base offense: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5) · Providing support for a terrorist act — material support involves a felony or serious bodily injury likely: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5)
What are the penalties for providing support for a terrorist act in Indiana?
Penalties for providing support for a terrorist act in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 5 Felony up to a Level 2 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers providing support for a terrorist act?
Providing support for a terrorist act is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-5 (Providing support for a terrorist act).
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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.