Indiana criminal charge
Possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required in Indiana
Possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15. 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 § 11-8-8-15.
What is the penalty for possession of valid indiana driver's license or identification card required in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — base offense — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the requirement to possess a valid driver's license or identification card commits this offense as a Class A misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — base offense — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the requirement to possess a valid driver's license or identification card commits this offense as a Class A misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — sexually violent predator — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person is a sexually violent predator.; 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 (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — sexually violent predator — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person is a sexually violent predator.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — prior unrelated conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on an offender under this chapter.; 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 (Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — prior unrelated conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on an offender under this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is possession of valid indiana driver's license or identification card required classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly or intentionally violates the requirement to possess a valid driver's license or identification card commits this offense as a Class A misdemeanor. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c) |
| Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — sexually violent predator | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person is a sexually violent predator. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c) |
| Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — prior unrelated conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on an offender under this chapter. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c) |
Common questions about possession of valid indiana driver's license or identification card required in Indiana
Is possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15.
Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c)) · Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — sexually violent predator: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c)) · Failure of a sex or violent offender to possess identification — prior unrelated conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15(c))
What are the penalties for possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required in Indiana?
Penalties for possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required?
Possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required is governed by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-15 (Possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required).
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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.