Indiana criminal charge
Possession of counterfeit permit prohibited in Indiana
Possession of counterfeit permit prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5. 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 § 7.1-5-4-5.
What is the penalty for possession of counterfeit permit prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Possession/display of counterfeit permit - base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Possession/display of counterfeit permit - base offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Possession/display of counterfeit permit - elevated offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit 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 (Possession/display of counterfeit permit - elevated offense — A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is possession of counterfeit permit prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession/display of counterfeit permit - base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5(c) |
| Possession/display of counterfeit permit - elevated offense | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b), where the cost of the permit is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5(c) |
Common questions about possession of counterfeit permit prohibited in Indiana
Is possession of counterfeit permit prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: possession of counterfeit permit prohibited ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5.
Possession/display of counterfeit permit - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5(c)) · Possession/display of counterfeit permit - elevated offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5(c))
What are the penalties for possession of counterfeit permit prohibited in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers possession of counterfeit permit prohibited?
Possession of counterfeit permit prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5 (Possession of counterfeit permit 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.