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Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4 — Class A felony; Level 1 felony

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 2: Death Sentence and Sentences for Felonies and Habitual Offenders, Indiana Code.

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4

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 § 35-50-2-4Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 4. (a) A person who commits a Class A felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of between twenty (20) and fifty (50) years, with the advisory sentence being thirty (30) years. In addition, the person may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who commits a Level 1 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014) shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of between twenty (20) and forty (40) years, with the advisory sentence being thirty (30) years. In addition, the person may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (c) A person who commits a Level 1 felony child molesting offense described in: (1) IC 35-42-4-3 (a)(1); or (2) IC 35-42-4-3 (a)(3); shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of between twenty (20) and fifty (50) years, with the advisory sentence being thirty (30) years. In addition, the person may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

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What are the penalties for aggravated battery in Indiana?

Penalties for aggravated battery in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 3 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for attempt in Indiana?

Penalties for attempt in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 1 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for child molesting in Indiana?

Penalties for child molesting in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 4 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Indiana?

Penalties for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Murder — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-3; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death in Indiana?

Penalties for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 3 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for disarming a law enforcement officer in Indiana?

Penalties for disarming a law enforcement officer in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 5 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for rape; restitution in Indiana?

Penalties for rape; restitution in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 3 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for robbery in Indiana?

Penalties for robbery in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 5 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for sexual misconduct with a minor in Indiana?

Penalties for sexual misconduct with a minor in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 6 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for terrorism in Indiana?

Penalties for terrorism in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 3 Felony up to a Level 1 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

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