Indiana legal term
burn in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “burn” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “burn” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"burn" includes chemical burns, flash burns, and thermal burns. (Ind. Code § 35-47-7-3)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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