S.E.A. 290, P.L. 44 Effective: July 1, 2016 Provides that a person may be convicted of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance without additional evidence of intent to manufacture or deliver if the person possesses more than a specified quantity of the controlled substance. Specifies that the fact that an individual has attended a syringe exchange … [Read more...] about Criminal law matters
sentencing
Human trafficking and common nuisances
H.E.A. 1028, P.L. 59 Effective: July 1, 2016 Repeals certain provision in current law defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with the unlawful use of: (1) alcohol; (2) legend drugs; and (3) controlled substances. Creates a new statute defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with: (1) the unlawful use of … [Read more...] about Human trafficking and common nuisances
Law enforcement officers
H.E.A. 1164, P.L. 157 Effective: July 1, 2016 Adds gaming agents and gaming control officers to the definition of "police officer" for purposes of the statute providing a sentence enhancement for individuals who point a firearm or discharge a firearm at a police officer while committing certain crimes. The full law is available at: … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officers
Methamphetamine and criminal mischief
H.E.A. 1211, P.L. 76 Effective: July 1, 2016 Includes the attempted manufacture of methamphetamine in the statutory definition of "methamphetamine abuse". Requires law enforcement agencies to report fires related to methamphetamine abuse to the Indiana criminal justice institute. Makes it institutional criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor, for a person to recklessly, knowingly, … [Read more...] about Methamphetamine and criminal mischief
Drug offenses
H.E.A. 1235, P.L. 10 Effective: July 1, 2016 Specifies that Level 2 controlled substance offenses are nonsuspendible if: (1) the offense involves methamphetamine or heroin; and (2) the person has a prior felony conviction for dealing in certain controlled substances. The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2016/bills/house/1235 … [Read more...] about Drug offenses