Indiana Code
Chapter 19. Penalty Provisions for Operating a Motor Vehicle With Suspended or Revoked Driving Privileges, Licenses, or Permits
9-24-19-7. Burden of Proof of Issuance of License or Permit

Sec. 7. In a prosecution under this chapter, the burden is on the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant:
(1) had been issued a driver's license or permit that was valid; or
(2) was operating a motor driven cycle;
at the time of the alleged offense. However, it is not a defense under subdivision (2) if the defendant was operating the motor driven cycle in violation of IC 9-21-11-12.
As added by P.L.32-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2013, SEC.68; P.L.221-2014, SEC.72; P.L.111-2021, SEC.78.