Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsection (b), in a proceeding to enforce section 3 of this chapter, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant had been issued a driver’s license or permit that was valid at the time of the alleged violation.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-24-13-6

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
     (b) An individual may not be convicted of violating section 3 of this chapter if the individual, within five (5) days from the time of apprehension, produces to the apprehending officer or headquarters of the apprehending officer satisfactory evidence of a permit or driver’s license issued to the individual that was valid at the time of the individual’s apprehension.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-4-40(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.198-2016, SEC.503.

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