Indiana Code 35-47-10-6. Dangerous control of a firearm
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Sec. 6. An adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to a child whom the adult knows:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6
(2) intends to use the firearm to commit a crime;
(1) is ineligible for any reason to purchase or otherwise receive from a dealer a firearm; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 felony | between 3 and 16 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-47-10-6
- adult: means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-2
- child: means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
commits dangerous control of a firearm, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the adult has a prior conviction under this section, and a Level 3 felony if the child uses the firearm to commit murder (IC 35-42-1-1).
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.5; P.L.158-2013, SEC.603; P.L.152-2014, SEC.9.