Auto theft; receiving stolen auto parts
Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "motor vehicle" has the
meaning set forth in IC 9-13-2-105(a).
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized
control over the motor vehicle of another person, with intent to
deprive the owner of:
(1) the vehicle's value or use; or
(2) a component part (as defined in IC 9-13-2-34) of the
vehicle;
commits auto theft, a Class D felony. However, the offense is a Class
C felony if the person has a prior conviction of an offense under this
subsection or subsection (c).
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally receives, retains, or
disposes of a motor vehicle or any part of a motor vehicle of another
person that has been the subject of theft commits receiving stolen
auto parts, a Class D felony. However, the offense is a Class C
felony if the person has a prior conviction of an offense under this
subsection or subsection (b).
As added by P.L.321-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.136-1987,
SEC.6; P.L.2-1991, SEC.106.
Last modified: May 24, 2006