Indiana Code 14-22-40-6. Unlawful shooting at law enforcement decoys
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Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who with a firearm or bow intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4
(2) shoots at;
(1) shoots; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-22-40-6
- bow: means any device that is intended to shoot an arrow. See Indiana Code 14-22-40-1
- decoy: means a three-dimensional object that:
Indiana Code 14-22-40-2
- firearm: means any weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion. See Indiana Code 14-22-40-3
- game animal: means an animal that may be legally taken under this article. See Indiana Code 14-22-40-4
- law enforcement officer: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 14-22-40-5
a decoy used by a law enforcement officer to enforce this article commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person described in subsection (a) does not commit the offense defined in subsection (a) if the person, in:
(1) shooting with the firearm or bow; and
(2) hunting the game animal that the decoy is intended to represent;
does not otherwise violate this article.
As added by P.L.133-1996, SEC.7.