Indiana § 35-42-2-5 - Overpass mischief
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-42-2-5 — Overpass mischief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-42-2-5. Overpass mischief
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "overpass" means a bridge or other structure designed to carry vehicular or pedestrian traffic over any roadway, railroad track, or waterway.
(b) A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly:
(1) drops, causes to drop, or throws an object from an overpass; or
(2) with intent that the object fall, places on an overpass an object that falls off the overpass;
causing bodily injury to another person commits overpass mischief, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to another person.
As added by P.L.297-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.427.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-42-2-5
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Section 35-42-2-5 ("Overpass mischief") 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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