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Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1 — Dealing in methamphetamine

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Offenses Relating to Controlled Substances, Indiana Code.

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Dealing in methamphetamine

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1

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 § 35-48-4-1.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 1.1. (a) A person who: (1) knowingly or intentionally: (A) delivers; or (B) finances the delivery of; methamphetamine, pure or adulterated; or (2) possesses, with intent to: (A) deliver; or (B) finance the delivery of; methamphetamine, pure or adulterated; commits dealing in methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony, except as provided in subsections (b) through (e). (b) A person may be convicted of an offense under subsection (a)(2) only if: (1) there is evidence in addition to the weight of the drug that the person intended to deliver or finance the delivery of the drug; or (2) the amount of the drug involved is at least twenty-eight (28) grams. (c) The offense is a Level 4 felony if: (1) the amount of the drug involved is at least one (1) gram but less than five (5) grams; or (2) the amount of the drug involved is less than one (1) gram and an enhancing circumstance applies. (d) The offense is a Level 3 felony if: (1) the amount of the drug involved is at least five (5) grams but less than ten (10) grams; or (2) the amount of the drug involved is at least one (1) gram but less than five (5) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies. (e) The offense is a Level 2 felony if: (1) the amount of the drug involved is at least ten (10) grams; or (2) the amount of the drug involved is at least five (5) grams but less than ten (10) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies.

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Is dealing in methamphetamine a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: dealing in methamphetamine ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 2 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1.

Dealing in methamphetamine — base offense: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(a)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — 1 to 5 grams: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(c)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — under 1 gram with enhancing circumstance: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(c)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — 5 to 10 grams: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(d)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — 1 to 5 grams with enhancing circumstance: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(d)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — 10 grams or more: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(e)) · Dealing in methamphetamine — 5 to 10 grams with enhancing circumstance: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1(e))

Which Indiana statute covers dealing in methamphetamine?

Dealing in methamphetamine is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.1 (Dealing in methamphetamine).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.