Indiana Code 35-45-16-2. Malicious mischief
(1) blood;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-45-16-2
- HIV: refers to the human immunodeficiency virus. See Indiana Code 35-45-16-1
(3) sputum;
(4) semen;
(5) vaginal secretions;
(6) human milk;
(7) urine;
(8) sweat;
(9) tears;
(10) any other liquid produced by the body; or
(11) any aerosol generated form of liquids listed in this subsection.
(b) As used in this section, “infectious hepatitis” means:
(1) hepatitis A;
(2) hepatitis B;
(3) hepatitis C;
(4) hepatitis D;
(5) hepatitis E; or
(6) hepatitis G.
(c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally places human:
(1) body fluid; or
(2) fecal waste;
in a location with the intent that another person will involuntarily touch the body fluid or fecal waste commits malicious mischief, a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) An offense described in subsection (c) is a:
(1) Level 6 felony if the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with:
(A) infectious hepatitis;
(B) HIV; or
(C) tuberculosis;
(2) Level 5 felony if:
(A) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with infectious hepatitis and the offense results in the transmission of infectious hepatitis to the other person; or
(B) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with tuberculosis and the offense results in the transmission of tuberculosis to the other person; and
(3) Level 4 felony if:
(A) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with HIV; and
(B) the offense results in the transmission of HIV to the other person.
(e) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally places human:
(1) body fluid; or
(2) fecal waste;
in a location with the intent that another person will ingest the body fluid or fecal waste commits malicious mischief with food, a Class A misdemeanor.
(f) An offense described in subsection (e) is:
(1) a Level 6 felony if the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with:
(A) infectious hepatitis;
(B) HIV; or
(C) tuberculosis;
(2) a Level 5 felony if:
(A) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with infectious hepatitis and the offense results in the transmission of infectious hepatitis to the other person; or
(B) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with tuberculosis and the offense results in the transmission of tuberculosis to the other person; and
(3) a Level 4 felony if:
(A) the person knew or recklessly failed to know that the body fluid or fecal waste was infected with HIV; and
(B) the offense results in the transmission of HIV to the other person.
As added by P.L.88-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.545.