H.E.A. 1406, P.L. 252 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures or finances the manufacture of methamphetamine commits manufacturing methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony. Specifies circumstances under which the crime is a Level 3 or Level 2 felony. Provides that the crime of strangulation includes application of pressure to a victim's … [Read more...] about Criminal offenses
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Pharmacies and pharmacists
H.E.A. 1540, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that the taking of a controlled substance from: (1) a pharmacist acting in an official capacity; or (2) a pharmacy; is robbery, a Level 4 felony. Provides that: (1) the use of a deadly weapon; or (2) causing bodily injury to any person other than the defendant; during the robbery of: (A) a pharmacist acting in an official … [Read more...] about Pharmacies and pharmacists
Motor vehicle related offenses
S.E.A. 479, P.L. 123 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who commits a Class A misdemeanor or a felony by failing to comply with the duties of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident commits a separate offense for each person whose serious bodily injury or death is caused by the person's failure to comply with those duties. Provides that it is a Level 4 … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle related offenses
Child neglect defense
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 246 sponsored by Rep. Carbaugh and Rep. Holdman on child neglect defense. This bill specifies that it is a defense to a claim of neglect of a dependent if the individual left the child with a person who is an emergency medical services provider or in a newborn safety device that meets the specified requirements under the Safe Haven Law. It also … [Read more...] about Child neglect defense
Dealing in heroin
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 324 on dealing in heroin sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. Author Sen. Houchin presented the bill, which establishes sentence enhancements if a certain quantity of heroin is sold within a 90-day period. The bill also makes dealing in heroin as a Level 2 or Level 3 felony non-suspendible if the person has a prior felony … [Read more...] about Dealing in heroin