KARLISHA R NORWOOD

Vehicular assault is when someone who is intoxicated (drunk or under the influence of drugs) causes serious bodily injury to another person while driving a motor vehicle or operating a registered boat. This is a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison and/or a fine up to $5,000. First offenders must serve at least 48 consecutive hours in jail; those with one prior alcohol-related conviction must serve at least 45 consecutive days; and those with two or more prior alcohol-related convictions must serve much longer mandatory minimum sentences.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Vehicular assault is when someone who is intoxicated (drunk or under the influence of drugs) causes serious bodily injury to another person while driving a motor vehicle or operating a registered boat. This is a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison and/or a fine up to $5,000. First offenders must serve at least 48 consecutive hours in jail; those with one prior alcohol-related conviction must serve at least 45 consecutive days; and those with two or more prior alcohol-related convictions must serve much longer mandatory minimum sentences.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.

Penalty: Classification not specified

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Vehicular homicide is recklessly killing someone through operation of a vehicle (car, airplane, boat, or other motor vehicle) when caused by conduct creating substantial risk of death, the driver's intoxication, drag racing, or construction zone violations. Punishment ranges from 2 to 12 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for reckless conduct or drag racing; intoxication-related vehicular homicide is punished more severely as a Class B felony with a mandatory minimum 48 hours in jail, and sentences are enhanced for prior alcohol-related convictions.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000