Indiana criminal charge
Xylazine in Indiana
Xylazine is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18. 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 § 35-48-4-18.
What is the penalty for xylazine in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Possession of xylazine — A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Possession of xylazine — A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Possession of xylazine — prior conviction — Possession of xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; 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 (Possession of xylazine — prior conviction — Possession of xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Dealing in xylazine — A person who manufactures, finances the manufacture of, delivers, finances the delivery of, or possesses with intent to do any of those acts with xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Dealing in xylazine — A person who manufactures, finances the manufacture of, delivers, finances the delivery of, or possesses with intent to do any of those acts with xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 12 years (Dealing in xylazine — prior conviction — Dealing in xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.; fixed term; advisory sentence 6 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Dealing in xylazine — prior conviction — Dealing in xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 |
Applies to current.
How is xylazine classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of xylazine | Class A Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(a) |
| Possession of xylazine — prior conviction | Level 6 Felony | Possession of xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(a) |
| Dealing in xylazine | Level 5 Felony | A person who manufactures, finances the manufacture of, delivers, finances the delivery of, or possesses with intent to do any of those acts with xylazine, without a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(b) |
| Dealing in xylazine — prior conviction | Level 4 Felony | Dealing in xylazine when the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section. | Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(b) |
Common questions about xylazine in Indiana
Is xylazine a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: xylazine ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18.
Possession of xylazine: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(a)) · Possession of xylazine — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(a)) · Dealing in xylazine: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(b)) · Dealing in xylazine — prior conviction: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18(b))
What are the penalties for xylazine in Indiana?
Penalties for xylazine in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Level 4 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers xylazine?
Xylazine is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-18 (Xylazine).
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.