Indiana criminal charge
Operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties in Indiana
Operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17. 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 § 9-30-10-17.
What is the penalty for operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture before July 1, 2015) — Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred before July 1, 2015.; 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 (Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture before July 1, 2015) — Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred before July 1, 2015.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture after June 30, 2015) — Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred after June 30, 2015.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture after June 30, 2015) — Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred after June 30, 2015.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Habitual traffic violator causing serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death — A habitual traffic violator operates a motor vehicle in an offense that causes serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Habitual traffic violator causing serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death — A habitual traffic violator operates a motor vehicle in an offense that causes serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture before July 1, 2015) | Level 6 Felony | Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred before July 1, 2015. | Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(a) |
| Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture after June 30, 2015) | Level 5 Felony | Person operates a motor vehicle after driving privileges are forfeited for life, where the forfeiture occurred after June 30, 2015. | Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(a) |
| Habitual traffic violator causing serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death | Level 5 Felony | A habitual traffic violator operates a motor vehicle in an offense that causes serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death. | Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(b) |
Common questions about operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties in Indiana
Is operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17.
Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture before July 1, 2015): Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(a)) · Operating after lifetime forfeiture (forfeiture after June 30, 2015): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(a)) · Habitual traffic violator causing serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17(b))
What are the penalties for operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties in Indiana?
Penalties for operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Level 6 Felony up to a Level 5 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties?
Operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-10-17 (Operating motor vehicle while privileges are forfeited for life; habitual traffic violator who causes bodily injury or death; penalties).
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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.