Indiana criminal charge
Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits in Indiana
Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2. 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 § 9-24-18-2.
What is the penalty for misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Misuse of driver's license or permit — A person knowingly or intentionally displays, possesses, lends, misrepresents, fails to surrender, or sells/buys/offers a fictitious, canceled, revoked, suspended, altered, or unissued driver's license or permit as described in (a)(1)-(5).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Misuse of driver's license or permit — A person knowingly or intentionally displays, possesses, lends, misrepresents, fails to surrender, or sells/buys/offers a fictitious, canceled, revoked, suspended, altered, or unissued driver's license or permit as described in (a)(1)-(5).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Application fraud — An individual knowingly or intentionally uses a false name/address, or makes a false statement, conceals a material fact, or otherwise commits fraud in an application for a driver's license or permit, or its renewal, amendment, or replacement.; 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 (Application fraud — An individual knowingly or intentionally uses a false name/address, or makes a false statement, conceals a material fact, or otherwise commits fraud in an application for a driver's license or permit, or its renewal, amendment, or replacement.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misuse of driver's license or permit | Class C Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally displays, possesses, lends, misrepresents, fails to surrender, or sells/buys/offers a fictitious, canceled, revoked, suspended, altered, or unissued driver's license or permit as described in (a)(1)-(5). | Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2(a) |
| Application fraud | Level 6 Felony | An individual knowingly or intentionally uses a false name/address, or makes a false statement, conceals a material fact, or otherwise commits fraud in an application for a driver's license or permit, or its renewal, amendment, or replacement. | Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2(b) |
Common questions about misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits in Indiana
Is misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.
Misuse of driver's license or permit: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2(a)) · Application fraud: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2(b))
What are the penalties for misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits in Indiana?
Penalties for misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits?
Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits is governed by Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2 (Misuse of licenses and permits; use of false information; inauthentic licenses and permits).
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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.