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Class C misdemeanor; defense in Indiana
Class C misdemeanor; defense is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1.
What is the penalty for class c misdemeanor; defense in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Operating with alcohol concentration 0.08 to 0.15 — Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.08 gram but less than 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Operating with alcohol concentration 0.08 to 0.15 — Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.08 gram but less than 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Operating with alcohol concentration 0.15 or more — Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Operating with alcohol concentration 0.15 or more — Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Operating with schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in blood — Person operates a vehicle with a controlled substance listed in schedule I or II of IC 35-48-2 or its metabolite in the person's blood.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Operating with schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in blood — Person operates a vehicle with a controlled substance listed in schedule I or II of IC 35-48-2 or its metabolite in the person's blood.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
Applies to current.
How is class c misdemeanor; defense classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating with alcohol concentration 0.08 to 0.15 | Class C Misdemeanor | Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.08 gram but less than 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(a) |
| Operating with alcohol concentration 0.15 or more | Class A Misdemeanor | Person operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.15 gram of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(b) |
| Operating with schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in blood | Class C Misdemeanor | Person operates a vehicle with a controlled substance listed in schedule I or II of IC 35-48-2 or its metabolite in the person's blood. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(c) |
Common questions about class c misdemeanor; defense in Indiana
Is class C misdemeanor; defense a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: class C misdemeanor; defense ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1.
Operating with alcohol concentration 0.08 to 0.15: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(a)) · Operating with alcohol concentration 0.15 or more: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(b)) · Operating with schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in blood: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1(c))
What are the penalties for class C misdemeanor; defense in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers class C misdemeanor; defense?
Class C misdemeanor; defense is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1 (Class C misdemeanor; defense).
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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.