S.E.A. 167, P.L. 70 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that the theft of a component part of a motor vehicle, including a catalytic converter, is a Level 6 felony. Expands qualifying prior convictions for Level 6 felony theft to include robbery and burglary. Provides that a valuable metal dealer who: (1) knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with certain statutes regulating … [Read more...] about Theft and sale of catalytic converters and valuable metals
sentencing
Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues
S.E.A. 187, P.L. 94 Effective: July 1, 2021 In relevant part, adds enhanced penalties to the crime of rioting. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/187 … [Read more...] about Protection of monuments, memorials, and statues
Sentencing
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1202 sponsored by Sen. Bohacek 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 custody of the department for 15 conse … [Read more...] about Sentencing
Sentencing
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 133 on sentencing, sponsored by Rep. Speedy and Rep. Olthoff. The bill does the following: Enhances the penalty for child exploitation and child pornography if the person has a previous conviction. 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 … [Read more...] about Sentencing
Criminal law issues
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 197 on criminal law issues, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The author, Sen. M. Young, presented the bill which does the following: Specifies that a conviction for certain sex offenses requires mandatory revocation of a teaching license. Provides that a child who: (1) commits indecent display by a youth; or (2) commits … [Read more...] about Criminal law issues