Indiana Code 9-24-19-3. Operating while suspended; penalties
(1) the individual knows that the individual’s driving privileges, driver’s license, or permit is suspended or revoked; and
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-24-19-3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) However, the offense described in subsection (a) is a:
(1) Level 6 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in bodily injury; or
(2) Level 5 felony if the operation of the motor vehicle results in the death or catastrophic injury of another person.
(c) A person who commits an offense described in subsection (b) commits a separate offense for each person whose injury or death is caused by the violation of subsection (a).
(d) A court may order terms of imprisonment imposed on a person convicted of more than one (1) offense described in subsection (b) to run consecutively. Consecutive terms of imprisonment imposed under this subsection are not subject to the sentencing restrictions set forth in IC 35-50-1-2(c) through IC 35-50-1-2(d).
As added by P.L.32-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.21; P.L.217-2014, SEC.98; P.L.198-2016, SEC.536; P.L.184-2019, SEC.2.