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Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence in Indiana

Class C InfractionCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence is a Class C Infraction under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.5. As a Class C Infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.5.

What is the penalty for class c infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence in Indiana?

Penalties for Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $500 (civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount)discretionaryInd. Code § 34-28-5-4

Applies to current.

Common questions about class c infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence in Indiana

Is class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence is a Class C Infraction in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.5.

What are the penalties for class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence in Indiana?

As a Class C Infraction, class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence carries a fine of up to $500 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4.

Which Indiana statute covers class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence?

Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.5 (Class C infraction; person less than 21 years of age driving under the influence).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.