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Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense in Indiana
Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5. 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 § 35-42-4-12.5.
What is the penalty for sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — base offense — A sex offender subject to a probation, parole, community corrections, or community transition condition/rule prohibiting following, contacting, or capturing images/recordings of others, knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle to follow, contact, or capture images or recordings of one or more individuals.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — base offense — A sex offender subject to a probation, parole, community corrections, or community transition condition/rule prohibiting following, contacting, or capturing images/recordings of others, knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle to follow, contact, or capture images or recordings of one or more individuals.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — prior conviction — The offense described in subsection (b) is committed by a person who 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 unmanned aerial vehicle offense — prior conviction — The offense described in subsection (b) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A sex offender subject to a probation, parole, community corrections, or community transition condition/rule prohibiting following, contacting, or capturing images/recordings of others, knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle to follow, contact, or capture images or recordings of one or more individuals. | Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b) |
| Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense described in subsection (b) is committed by a person who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b) |
Common questions about sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense in Indiana
Is sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5.
Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b)) · Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b))
What are the penalties for sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense?
Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5 (Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle 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.