Indiana criminal charge
Violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions in Indiana
Violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49. 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 § 9-21-8-49.
What is the penalty for violations; class c infraction; class a infraction if bodily injury; exceptions in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Standard violation of chapter — A person who violates this chapter, unless an exception under subsection (b) or sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, or 58 applies, commits a Class C infraction.; 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 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Violation resulting in bodily injury — A person who violates this chapter in a manner that results in bodily injury to a person, unless sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, 58, or 59 apply, commits a Class A infraction.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
Applies to current.
How is violations; class c infraction; class a infraction if bodily injury; exceptions classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard violation of chapter | Class C Infraction | A person who violates this chapter, unless an exception under subsection (b) or sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, or 58 applies, commits a Class C infraction. | Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49(a) |
| Violation resulting in bodily injury | Class A Infraction | A person who violates this chapter in a manner that results in bodily injury to a person, unless sections 35, 50, 52, 55, 56, 58, or 59 apply, commits a Class A infraction. | Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49(b) |
Common questions about violations; class c infraction; class a infraction if bodily injury; exceptions in Indiana
Is violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class A Infraction in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49.
Standard violation of chapter: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49(a)) · Violation resulting in bodily injury: Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49(b))
What are the penalties for violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions in Indiana?
Penalties for violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class A Infraction — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions?
Violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions is governed by Ind. Code § 9-21-8-49 (Violations; Class C infraction; Class A infraction if bodily injury; exceptions).
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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.