Indiana legal term
Unlawful assembly in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Unlawful assembly” 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 “Unlawful assembly” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Unlawful assembly" means an assembly of five (5) or more persons whose common object is to commit an unlawful act, or a lawful act by unlawful means. (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-1)
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