Indiana criminal charge
Use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule in Indiana
Use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11. 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 § 35-47.5-5-11.
What is the penalty for use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Base offense - reckless violation of rule — Applies when a person recklessly violates a commission rule regarding use of a regulated explosive, with no bodily injury or death resulting.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Base offense - reckless violation of rule — Applies when a person recklessly violates a commission rule regarding use of a regulated explosive, with no bodily injury or death resulting.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Violation causing bodily injury — Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes bodily injury.; 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 (Violation causing bodily injury — Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes bodily injury.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Violation causing death — Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes death.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Violation causing death — Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes death.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to current.
How is use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense - reckless violation of rule | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when a person recklessly violates a commission rule regarding use of a regulated explosive, with no bodily injury or death resulting. | Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11undefined |
| Violation causing bodily injury | Level 6 Felony | Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes bodily injury. | Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11undefined |
| Violation causing death | Level 5 Felony | Applies when the reckless violation of the rule proximately causes death. | Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11undefined |
Common questions about use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule in Indiana
Is use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11.
Base offense - reckless violation of rule: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11) · Violation causing bodily injury: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11) · Violation causing death: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11)
What are the penalties for use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule in Indiana?
Penalties for use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Level 5 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule?
Use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-11 (Use of regulated explosive in violation of commission rule).
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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.