Sec. 7. A child's parent or legal guardian who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child to possess a firearm:
(1) while:
(A) aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and
(B) failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use of a firearm by the child to commit a felony; or
(2) when the child has been convicted of a crime of violence or has been adjudicated as a juvenile for an offense that would constitute a crime of violence if the child were an adult;
commits dangerous control of a child, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the child's parent or legal guardian has a prior conviction under this section.
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.6; P.L.158-2013, SEC.604.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence
Chapter 10. Children and Firearms
35-47-10-1. Application and Exemptions
35-47-10-5. Dangerous Possession and Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm
35-47-10-6. Dangerous Control of a Firearm
35-47-10-7. Permitting Child to Possess a Firearm
35-47-10-8. Term of Imprisonment in Addition to Criminal Penalty
35-47-10-9. Consecutive Sentences Imposed
35-47-10-10. Rehabilitation of Child; Placement in Quasi-Military Program