Indiana legal term
knife in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “knife” 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 “knife” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"knife" means an instrument that: (1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and (2) is intended to be used as a weapon. (Ind. Code § 35-47-5-2.5)
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