misdemeanor

H.E.A. 1186, P.L. 67 Effective: July 1, 2023 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after the law enforcement officer has ordered the person to stop commits a Class C misdemeanor. Specifies that "emergency incident area" may include an area 25 feet in all directions from the perimeter of an emergency … [Read more...] about Encroachment on an investigation

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 77 sponsored by Rep. DeVon and Rep. Bartels on recreational use of throwing stars. Authored by Sen. Liz Brown, the bill allows a person who is at least 12 years of age to possess a throwing star for recreational purposes on certain business premises if particular requirements are met.  It also makes the violation of certain t … [Read more...] about Recreational use of throwing stars

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1186 on encroachment on an investigation sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Sandlin.The author, Rep. McNamara, introduced the bill which provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after the law enforcement officer has ordered the person to stop … [Read more...] about Encroachment on an investigation

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1186 regarding encroachment on an investigation authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Karickhoff.The bill provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after the law enforcement officer has ordered the person to stop commits a Class C misdemeanor. Rep. McNamara … [Read more...] about Encroachment on an investigation