Indiana criminal charge
Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited in Indiana
Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8. 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 § 7.1-5-7-8.
What is the penalty for sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — base offense — A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sells, barters, exchanges, provides, or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a minor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — base offense — A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sells, barters, exchanges, provides, or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a minor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — prior conviction — The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — resulting serious injury or death — The consumption, ingestion, or use of the alcoholic beverage furnished to the minor is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury or death of any 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 (Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — resulting serious injury or death — The consumption, ingestion, or use of the alcoholic beverage furnished to the minor is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury or death of any person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally rents, provides, or arranges for the use of property for the purpose of allowing or enabling a minor to consume an alcoholic beverage on the property.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — prior violation — The violation described in subsection (c) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction under this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — prior violation — The violation described in subsection (c) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction under this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sells, barters, exchanges, provides, or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a minor. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(a) |
| Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — prior conviction | Class A Misdemeanor | The offense under subsection (a) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(b) |
| Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — resulting serious injury or death | Level 6 Felony | The consumption, ingestion, or use of the alcoholic beverage furnished to the minor is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury or death of any person. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(b) |
| Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — base offense | Class C Infraction | A person knowingly or intentionally rents, provides, or arranges for the use of property for the purpose of allowing or enabling a minor to consume an alcoholic beverage on the property. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(c) |
| Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — prior violation | Class B Misdemeanor | The violation described in subsection (c) is committed by a person with a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction under this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(c) |
Common questions about sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited in Indiana
Is sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8.
Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(a)) · Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — prior conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(b)) · Sale/furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor — resulting serious injury or death: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(b)) · Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — base offense: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(c)) · Furnishing property to enable minor's consumption — prior violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8(c))
What are the penalties for sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited in Indiana?
Penalties for sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3, Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited?
Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8 (Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited).
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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.