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Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2 — Manufacturing methamphetamine

Current through 2026 Regular Session

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

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2

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.

Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 1.2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or finances the manufacture of methamphetamine, pure or adulterated, commits manufacturing methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c). (b) 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. (c) The offense is a Level 2 felony if: (1) the amount of the drug involved is at least ten (10) grams; (2) the amount of the drug involved is at least five (5) grams but less than ten (10) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies; (3) the manufacture of the drug results in serious bodily injury to a person other than the manufacturer; or (4) the manufacture of the drug results in the death of a person other than the manufacturer.

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Is manufacturing methamphetamine a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: manufacturing methamphetamine ranges from a Level 4 Felony to a Level 2 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2.

Manufacturing methamphetamine — base offense: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(a)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine (5–10 grams): Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(b)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine (1–5 grams with enhancing circumstance): Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(b)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine (10 grams or more): Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(c)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine (5–10 grams with enhancing circumstance): Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(c)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(c)) · Manufacturing methamphetamine resulting in death: Level 2 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2(c))

Which Indiana statute covers manufacturing methamphetamine?

Manufacturing methamphetamine is governed by Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1.2 (Manufacturing methamphetamine).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.