Indiana statute

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3 — Transporting an illegal alien

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 5: Illegal Alien Offenses, Indiana Code.

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Transporting an illegal alien

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3

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.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 3. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) transports; or (2) moves; an alien, for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien has come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of the law commits transporting an illegal alien, a Class A misdemeanor. (b) If a violation under this section involves more than nine (9) aliens, the violation is a Level 6 felony.

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Is transporting an illegal alien a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: transporting an illegal alien ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3.

Transporting an illegal alien (base offense): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3(a)) · Transporting an illegal alien — more than nine aliens: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3(b))

Which Indiana statute covers transporting an illegal alien?

Transporting an illegal alien is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-3 (Transporting an illegal alien).

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