Rules of construction

Ind. Code § 35-34-1-19, under Chapter 1. Indictment and Information.

Ind. Code § 35-34-1-19

Sec. 19. The words used in an indictment or information shall be construed using their ordinary and common meaning, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.