Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2 — Criminal offense; punishment
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 8: Timber Spiking, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 2. (a) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally, without claim or right or consent of the owner, drives, places, or fastens in timber a device of metal, ceramic, or other substance sufficiently hard to damage equipment used in the processing of timber into wood products, with the intent to hinder the felling, logging, or processing of timber, commits timber spiking, a Level 6 felony. (b) However, the offense under subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if the offense causes bodily injury to another person. (c) In addition to a penalty imposed under subsection (a) or (b), the court may order a person convicted of violating this section to pay attorney's fees and restitution to the owner of property damaged because of the action of the person.
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Is criminal offense; punishment a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal offense; punishment ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2.
Timber spiking - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2(a)) · Timber spiking causing bodily injury: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2(b))
Which Indiana statute covers criminal offense; punishment?
Criminal offense; punishment is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2 (Criminal offense; punishment).
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