The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 290, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald, on criminal law matters. Author R. Michael Young introduced the bill that provides that a person may be convicted of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance without additional evidence of intent to manufacture or deliver if the person possesses more than a … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters
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Criminal justice matters
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1102 concerning criminal justice matters authored by Rep. Steuerwald and sponsored by Sen. Steele. The bill came as a recommendation from the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council to add county jails, pretrial service programs, and diversion programs to the list of eligible entities for funding from savings realized by the … [Read more...] about Criminal justice matters
Ignition interlock devices
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1130 sponsored by Sen. Kruse on ignition interlock devices. Author Rep. Wesco explained that the bill requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to establish minimum standards and specifications for ignition interlock devices. An amendment was adopted making technical changes as well as establishing a fu … [Read more...] about Ignition interlock devices
Stolen Valor
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1187 concerning stolen valor sponsored by Sen. Glick. The bill provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally fraudulently represents to be an active member or veteran of the armed forces of the United States, uses falsified military identification, or fraudulently claims to be a recipient of certain military honors … [Read more...] about Stolen Valor
Drug Offenses
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning drug offenses and sponsored by Rep. R. Michael Young. The bill allows a prior conviction for dealing in a synthetic drugs to be considered an enhancing circumstance and would make the sentence for dealing in a controlled substance as a Level 2 offense non-suspendible. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council … [Read more...] about Drug Offenses