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Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction in Indiana

Class A MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-24-19-2. As a Class A Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 9-24-19-2.

What is the penalty for class a misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction in Indiana?

Penalties for Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2
Fineup to $5,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about class a misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction in Indiana

Is class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-24-19-2.

What are the penalties for class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction in Indiana?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction?

Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction is governed by Ind. Code § 9-24-19-2 (Class A misdemeanor; commission within ten years of prior similar infraction).

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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.