NATHAN J LUAL

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation

Especially aggravated robbery is robbery committed with an actual deadly weapon where the victim suffers serious bodily injury—the most severe robbery offense requiring both a real weapon and significant physical harm to the victim. Conviction carries 15 to 60 years in prison and fines up to $50,000.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000

Aggravated robbery is robbery (taking property by force or fear) committed while carrying a deadly weapon, displaying an object that looks like a deadly weapon, or seriously injuring the victim. This enhanced version of robbery is charged when the robber uses or displays a gun, knife, or other weapon, or causes serious physical injury. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

Aggravated robbery is robbery (taking property by force or fear) committed while carrying a deadly weapon, displaying an object that looks like a deadly weapon, or seriously injuring the victim. This enhanced version of robbery is charged when the robber uses or displays a gun, knife, or other weapon, or causes serious physical injury. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

Aggravated robbery is robbery (taking property by force or fear) committed while carrying a deadly weapon, displaying an object that looks like a deadly weapon, or seriously injuring the victim. This enhanced version of robbery is charged when the robber uses or displays a gun, knife, or other weapon, or causes serious physical injury. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

This statute makes it illegal to possess a device capable of programming smart keys or key fobs when you intend to use it or let someone else use it to steal a vehicle. This is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Carjacking is intentionally taking someone's motor vehicle from their possession by using a deadly weapon, displaying an object that looks like a weapon, or using force or intimidation. This offense targets the theft of cars or trucks directly from the owner through violence or threats. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony depending on circumstances.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500