Indiana criminal charge
Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license in Indiana
Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2. 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 § 9-24-18-2.2.
What is the penalty for fraudulent transfer of a driver's license in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — base offense — Applies when a person applies for or receives a driver's license or permit intending to transfer it to an individual not entitled to use it, absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — base offense — Applies when a person applies for or receives a driver's license or permit intending to transfer it to an individual not entitled to use it, absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — business/nonprofit facilitation — Applies when the person uses a business or nonprofit organization to commit or facilitate the offense.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — business/nonprofit facilitation — Applies when the person uses a business or nonprofit organization to commit or facilitate the offense.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — multiple transferees — Applies when the person transfers or attempts to transfer the driver's license or permit to at least two individuals.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — multiple transferees — Applies when the person transfers or attempts to transfer the driver's license or permit to at least two individuals.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is fraudulent transfer of a driver's license classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when a person applies for or receives a driver's license or permit intending to transfer it to an individual not entitled to use it, absent aggravating factors. | Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2undefined |
| Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — business/nonprofit facilitation | Level 6 Felony | Applies when the person uses a business or nonprofit organization to commit or facilitate the offense. | Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2undefined |
| Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — multiple transferees | Level 6 Felony | Applies when the person transfers or attempts to transfer the driver's license or permit to at least two individuals. | Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2undefined |
Common questions about fraudulent transfer of a driver's license in Indiana
Is fraudulent transfer of a driver's license a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent transfer of a driver's license ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2.
Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2) · Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — business/nonprofit facilitation: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2) · Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — multiple transferees: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2)
What are the penalties for fraudulent transfer of a driver's license in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers fraudulent transfer of a driver's license?
Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license is governed by Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2 (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license).
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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.