Bill > HB1188

This bill modifies Indiana's law on resisting law enforcement by adjusting the severity and penalties for various scenarios of resisting, obstructing, or interfering with law enforcement officers. The bill changes the classification of certain offenses from Level 6 to Level 5 and from Level 5 to Level 4 felonies, depending on the specific circumstances. For example, if a person uses a vehicle to commit the offense or causes moderate bodily injury, it becomes a Level 5 felony instead of a Level 6 felony. The bill also introduces mandatory minimum sentences for offenses involving vehicles, ranging from 30 days to one year, depending on the number of prior convictions. Additionally, the bill specifies that these mandatory minimum sentences cannot be suspended. The legislation provides detailed guidelines for how different actions, such as fleeing from an officer, using a vehicle dangerously, or causing injury, will be classified and punished. The bill aims to create more stringent penalties for individuals who resist law enforcement, particularly in situations involving vehicles or causing harm to others.