Indiana § 35-41-2-1 - Voluntary conduct
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-41-2-1 — Voluntary conduct, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-41-2-1. Voluntary conduct
Sec. 1. (a) A person commits an offense only if he voluntarily engages in conduct in violation of the statute defining the offense. However, a person who omits to perform an act commits an offense only if he has a statutory, common law, or contractual duty to perform the act.
(b) If possession of property constitutes any part of the prohibited conduct, it is a defense that the person who possessed the property was not aware of his possession for a time sufficient for him to have terminated his possession.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.3; Acts 1978, P.L.144, SEC.3; P.L.311-1983, SEC.30.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-41-2-1
What does Indiana Code § 35-41-2-1 cover?
Section 35-41-2-1 ("Voluntary conduct") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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