Indiana criminal charge
Unlawful use of a signal jammer in Indiana
Unlawful use of a signal jammer is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6. 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 § 35-45-2-6.
What is the penalty for unlawful use of a signal jammer in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Unlawful use of a signal jammer - base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) by manufacturing, offering for sale, importing, marketing, selling, possessing, using, or operating a signal jammer.; 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 (Unlawful use of a signal jammer - base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) by manufacturing, offering for sale, importing, marketing, selling, possessing, using, or operating a signal jammer.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Unlawful use of a signal jammer - critical infrastructure or public safety disruption — A signal jammer is used to disrupt a component of a critical infrastructure facility or the communications of a public safety agency.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Unlawful use of a signal jammer - critical infrastructure or public safety disruption — A signal jammer is used to disrupt a component of a critical infrastructure facility or the communications of a public safety agency.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is unlawful use of a signal jammer classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful use of a signal jammer - base offense | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) by manufacturing, offering for sale, importing, marketing, selling, possessing, using, or operating a signal jammer. | Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6(c) |
| Unlawful use of a signal jammer - critical infrastructure or public safety disruption | Level 5 Felony | A signal jammer is used to disrupt a component of a critical infrastructure facility or the communications of a public safety agency. | Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6(d) |
Common questions about unlawful use of a signal jammer in Indiana
Is unlawful use of a signal jammer a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful use of a signal jammer ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6.
Unlawful use of a signal jammer - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6(c)) · Unlawful use of a signal jammer - critical infrastructure or public safety disruption: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6(d))
What are the penalties for unlawful use of a signal jammer in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers unlawful use of a signal jammer?
Unlawful use of a signal jammer is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-2-6 (Unlawful use of a signal jammer).
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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.