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Ind. Code § 9-24-19-7 — Burden of proof of issuance of license or permit
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 19: Penalty Provisions for Operating a Motor Vehicle With Suspended or Revoked Driving Privileges, Licenses, or Permits, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 9-24-19-7
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 7. In a prosecution under this chapter, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant: (1) had been issued a driver's license or permit that was valid; or (2) was operating a motor driven cycle; at the time of the alleged offense. However, it is not a defense under subdivision (2) if the defendant was operating the motor driven cycle in violation of IC 9-21-11-12 .
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