Indiana criminal charge
Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer in Indiana
Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer is a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-3. 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 § 7.1-5-1-3.
What is the penalty for public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer in Indiana
Is public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-3.
What are the penalties for public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer in Indiana?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer 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 public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer?
Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-3 (Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer).
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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.