Indiana Code 7.1-5-7-7. Illegal possession
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 7.1-5-7-7
- Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) consume an alcoholic beverage; or
(3) transport an alcoholic beverage on a public highway when not accompanied by at least one (1) of the minor’s parents or guardians.
(b) If a minor is found to have violated subsection (a)(2) or (a)(3) while operating a vehicle, the court may order the minor’s driving privileges suspended for up to one (1) year. However, if the minor is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the court shall order the minor’s driving privileges suspended for at least sixty (60) days.
(c) The court shall deliver any order suspending a minor’s driving privileges under this section to the bureau of motor vehicles, which shall suspend the minor’s driving privileges under IC 9-24-18-12.2 for the period ordered by the court.
[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-5-1-1; 7-5-1-2.]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.710; Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.15; P.L.53-1994, SEC.1; P.L.93-2012, SEC.5; P.L.125-2012, SEC.2; P.L.217-2014, SEC.3; P.L.159-2014, SEC.49.