Indiana criminal charge
Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids in Indiana
Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27. 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 § 16-42-19-27.
What is the penalty for violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (General violation of chapter — A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) without a qualifying prior conviction.; 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 (General violation of chapter — A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) without a qualifying prior conviction.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (General violation of chapter — prior offender — A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) and has a prior conviction under this subsection or under IC 16-6-8-10(a) before its repeal.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (General violation of chapter — prior offender — A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) and has a prior conviction under this subsection or under IC 16-6-8-10(a) before its repeal.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Dealing in an anabolic steroid — A person violates section 25(b) of this chapter by dealing in an anabolic steroid.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Dealing in an anabolic steroid — A person violates section 25(b) of this chapter by dealing in an anabolic steroid.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 12 years (Dealing in an anabolic steroid — delivery to minor — The person violating section 25(b) delivered the anabolic steroid to someone under 18 who is at least three years younger than the delivering person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 6 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Dealing in an anabolic steroid — delivery to minor — The person violating section 25(b) delivered the anabolic steroid to someone under 18 who is at least three years younger than the delivering person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Violation of section 30(c) — A person violates section 30(c) of this chapter.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| General violation of chapter | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) without a qualifying prior conviction. | Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b) |
| General violation of chapter — prior offender | Level 5 Felony | A person knowingly violates this chapter (other than sections 25(b) and 30(c)) and has a prior conviction under this subsection or under IC 16-6-8-10(a) before its repeal. | Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b) |
| Dealing in an anabolic steroid | Level 5 Felony | A person violates section 25(b) of this chapter by dealing in an anabolic steroid. | Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c) |
| Dealing in an anabolic steroid — delivery to minor | Level 4 Felony | The person violating section 25(b) delivered the anabolic steroid to someone under 18 who is at least three years younger than the delivering person. | Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c) |
| Violation of section 30(c) | Class A Infraction | A person violates section 30(c) of this chapter. | Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(d) |
Common questions about violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids in Indiana
Is violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids ranges from a Class A Infraction to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27.
General violation of chapter: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b)) · General violation of chapter — prior offender: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(b)) · Dealing in an anabolic steroid: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c)) · Dealing in an anabolic steroid — delivery to minor: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(c)) · Violation of section 30(c): Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27(d))
What are the penalties for violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids in Indiana?
Penalties for violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Infraction up to a Level 4 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids?
Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids is governed by Ind. Code § 16-42-19-27 (Violations; prior offenders; anabolic steroids).
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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.