The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1176 authored by Rep. Negele and Rep. Errington regarding elements of rape. The bill provides that a person commits rape if: (1) the person engages in sexual activity with another person and the other person submits to the sexual activity under the belief that the person committing the act is someone the victim knows, other than … [Read more...] about Elements of rape
Criminal
Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1198 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding adult and juvenile court jurisdiction. The bill provides that a complaint, indictment, or information for child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction, sexual misconduct with a minor, or incest shall be filed in adult criminal … [Read more...] about Adult and juvenile court jurisdiction
Sentencing
On January 27, 2021, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1202 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Morris regarding sentencing. The bill provides that the department of correction shall identify an inmate to the parole board and provide the parole board with the inmate's offender progress report as soon as practicable after the inmate has been confined to the … [Read more...] about Sentencing
Domestic battery enhancement
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 79 concerning domestic battery enhancement authored by Sen. Crider. The bill enhances the penalty for domestic battery when the offender has a prior conviction for strangulation against the same family or household member. Testimony was presented in favor of the bill by the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and the … [Read more...] about Domestic battery enhancement
Sentencing
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 133 concerning sentencing authored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Sandlin. The bill enhances the penalty for child exploitation and child pornography if the person has a previous conviction. The bill provides that a court may suspend only that part of a sentence that is in excess of the minimum sentence for a person convicted of a … [Read more...] about Sentencing