H.E.A. 1091, P.L. 132 Effective: July 1, 2017 Makes it a Level 6 felony to access with intent to view a photograph or other pictorial representation that depicts or describes sexual conduct by a child who the person knows is less than 18 years of age or who appears to be less than 18 years of age. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1091 … [Read more...] about Accessing child pornography
sentencing
Plastic-coated ammunition
H.E.A. 1095, P.L. 133 Effective: July 1, 2017 Defines "armor-piercing ammunition", and makes it a Level 5 felony to possess, manufacture, sell, or deliver armor piercing ammunition. Repeals a superseded provision concerning armor piercing handgun ammunition. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1095 … [Read more...] about Plastic-coated ammunition
Criminal offenses
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
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