Sec. 11. (a) If a chemical test results in relevant evidence that the person is intoxicated, the person may be arrested for an offense under this chapter.

     (b) If a chemical test results in prima facie evidence that the person is intoxicated, the person shall be arrested for an offense under this chapter.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-46-9-11

  • chemical test: means an analysis of an individual's:

    Indiana Code 35-46-9-1

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • intoxicated: means under the influence of:

    Indiana Code 35-46-9-2

     (c) A person who refuses to submit to a chemical test may be arrested for an offense under this chapter.

     (d) At a proceeding under this chapter, a person’s refusal to submit to a chemical test is admissible into evidence.

As added by P.L.40-2012, SEC.21.