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Impairment of identification in Indiana

Class A MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Impairment of identification is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-7-4. 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 § 35-43-7-4.

What is the penalty for impairment of identification in Indiana?

Penalties for Impairment of identification
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 impairment of identification in Indiana

Is impairment of identification a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Impairment of identification is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-7-4.

What are the penalties for impairment of identification in Indiana?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, impairment of identification 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 impairment of identification?

Impairment of identification is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-7-4 (Impairment of identification).

Legal terms used in this law

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.