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Unlawful use of a police radio in Indiana

Class B MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Unlawful use of a police radio is a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-7. 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 § 35-44.1-2-7.

What is the penalty for unlawful use of a police radio in Indiana?

Penalties for Unlawful use of a police radio
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 180 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3
Fineup to $1,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3

Applies to current.

Common questions about unlawful use of a police radio in Indiana

Is unlawful use of a police radio a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Unlawful use of a police radio is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-7.

What are the penalties for unlawful use of a police radio in Indiana?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, unlawful use of a police radio 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 unlawful use of a police radio?

Unlawful use of a police radio is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-7 (Unlawful use of a police radio).

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.