Indiana legal term
Proper reason in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Proper reason” 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 “Proper reason” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Proper reason" means for the defense of oneself or the state of Indiana. (Ind. Code § 35-47-1-8)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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