Indiana criminal charge
Devious transportation prohibited in Indiana
Devious transportation prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6. 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 § 7.1-5-11-6.
What is the penalty for devious transportation prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Devious transportation - base offense — Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Devious transportation - base offense — Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Devious transportation - elevated tax amount — Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).; 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 (Devious transportation - elevated tax amount — Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is devious transportation prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devious transportation - base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6(b) |
| Devious transportation - elevated tax amount | Level 6 Felony | Applies when a person violates the section and the amount of tax involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6(b) |
Common questions about devious transportation prohibited in Indiana
Is devious transportation prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: devious transportation prohibited ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6.
Devious transportation - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6(b)) · Devious transportation - elevated tax amount: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6(b))
What are the penalties for devious transportation prohibited in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers devious transportation prohibited?
Devious transportation prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6 (Devious transportation prohibited).
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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.