Indiana criminal charge
Probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation in Indiana
Probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8. 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 § 9-30-6-8.
What is the penalty for probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Operating without functioning ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while prohibited from doing so under subsection (d).; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Knowing operation without functioning ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so under subsection (d).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Knowing operation without functioning ignition interlock device — A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so under subsection (d).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating without functioning ignition interlock device | Class B Infraction | A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while prohibited from doing so under subsection (d). | Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8(e) |
| Knowing operation without functioning ignition interlock device | Class B Misdemeanor | A person operates a motor vehicle without a functioning registered ignition interlock device while knowing the person is prohibited from doing so under subsection (d). | Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8(f) |
Common questions about probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation in Indiana
Is probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation ranges from a Class B Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8.
Operating without functioning ignition interlock device: Class B Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8(e)) · Knowing operation without functioning ignition interlock device: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8(f))
What are the penalties for probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation in Indiana?
Penalties for probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Infraction up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation?
Probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-6-8 (Probable cause; suspension of driving privileges; ignition interlock device; violation).
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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.