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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, “serious violent felony” has the meaning set forth in section 5 of this chapter.
(b) A person who:
(1) has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult;
(2) is less than:
(A) twenty-six (26) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been a:
(i) Level 6 felony;
(ii) Level 5 felony;
(iii) Level 4 felony; or
(iv) Level 3 felony; or
(B) twenty-eight (28) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been:
(i) a Level 2 felony;
(ii) a Level 1 felony; or
(iii) murder; and
(3) knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm;
commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-47-4-9 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-47-4-9/
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