Indiana criminal charge
Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering in Indiana
Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8. 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 § 9-30-5-8.
What is the penalty for ignition interlock device offenses; tampering in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Tampering with ignition interlock device — A person knowingly or intentionally tampers with an ignition interlock device to circumvent it or render it inaccurate or inoperative.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Tampering with ignition interlock device — A person knowingly or intentionally tampers with an ignition interlock device to circumvent it or render it inaccurate or inoperative.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Soliciting another to circumvent ignition interlock device — A person solicits another to blow into or start a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device to provide an operable vehicle to a person restricted to using such a device.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
Applies to current.
How is ignition interlock device offenses; tampering classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampering with ignition interlock device | Class B Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally tampers with an ignition interlock device to circumvent it or render it inaccurate or inoperative. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(a) |
| Soliciting another to circumvent ignition interlock device | Class C Infraction | A person solicits another to blow into or start a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device to provide an operable vehicle to a person restricted to using such a device. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(b) |
Common questions about ignition interlock device offenses; tampering in Indiana
Is ignition interlock device offenses; tampering a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: ignition interlock device offenses; tampering ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8.
Tampering with ignition interlock device: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(a)) · Soliciting another to circumvent ignition interlock device: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8(b))
What are the penalties for ignition interlock device offenses; tampering in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers ignition interlock device offenses; tampering?
Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-8 (Ignition interlock device offenses; tampering).
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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.