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Indiana Assault Law

Indiana Assault Defense

What you're facing under Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Indiana (IN) law.

Offense Class

Class B Misdemeanor; Class A Misdemeanor (resulting in bodily injury); Level 6 Felony (moderate injury or victim is public safety official)

Maximum Penalty

180 days (Class B); 1 year (Class A); 2.5 years (Level 6)

Maximum Fine

$1,000 (Class B); $5,000 (Class A); $10,000 (Level 6)

Penalty Range in Indiana

StatuteInd. Code § 35-42-2-1 — Battery
Minimum Penalty
Maximum Penalty180 days (Class B); 1 year (Class A); 2.5 years (Level 6)
Maximum Fine$1,000 (Class B); $5,000 (Class A); $10,000 (Level 6)

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Indiana:

  • Resulting in bodily injury (Class A Misdemeanor)
  • Resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
  • Against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony)
  • Using a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony)

Indiana-Specific Detail

Indiana's battery statute covers what most states call 'simple assault.' Touching in a rude manner is sufficient — no injury required for the base offense.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Indiana assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.