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Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception in Indiana

Class C MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception is a Class C Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-6. As a Class C 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 § 7.1-5-8-6.

What is the penalty for taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception in Indiana?

Penalties for Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 60 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-4
Fineup to $500 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-4

Applies to current.

Common questions about taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception in Indiana

Is taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception is a Class C Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-6.

What are the penalties for taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception in Indiana?

As a Class C Misdemeanor, taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception carries up to 60 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception?

Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-6 (Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception).

Legal terms used in this law

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.