Indiana legal term
dangerous device in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “dangerous device” 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 “dangerous device” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"dangerous device" means: (1) a firearm; (2) a destructive device (as defined in IC 35-47.5-2-4 ); or (3) a weapon of mass destruction ( IC 35-31.5-2-354 ). (Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.1)
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