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Sex offender Internet offense in Indiana
Sex offender Internet offense is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12. 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 § 35-42-4-12.
What is the penalty for sex offender internet offense in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sex offender Internet offense — base offense — A sex offender knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of probation, condition of parole, or rule of a community transition program prohibiting use of a social networking web site or instant messaging/chat room program to communicate with a child less than sixteen years of age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sex offender Internet offense — base offense — A sex offender knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of probation, condition of parole, or rule of a community transition program prohibiting use of a social networking web site or instant messaging/chat room program to communicate with a child less than sixteen years of age.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Sex offender Internet offense — prior conviction — The person commits the offense described in subsection (b) and has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; 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 (Sex offender Internet offense — prior conviction — The person commits the offense described in subsection (b) and has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
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How is sex offender internet offense classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex offender Internet offense — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A sex offender knowingly or intentionally violates a condition of probation, condition of parole, or rule of a community transition program prohibiting use of a social networking web site or instant messaging/chat room program to communicate with a child less than sixteen years of age. | Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12(b) |
| Sex offender Internet offense — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The person commits the offense described in subsection (b) and has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12(b) |
Common questions about sex offender internet offense in Indiana
Is sex offender Internet offense a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: sex offender Internet offense ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.
Sex offender Internet offense — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12(b)) · Sex offender Internet offense — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12(b))
What are the penalties for sex offender Internet offense in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers sex offender Internet offense?
Sex offender Internet offense is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12 (Sex offender Internet offense).
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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.