What class is the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree?

• A. Class D felony
• B. Infraction
• C. Class E felony
• D. Class A misdemeanor

Answer: (C)

In this area, the label “1st degree” shows an aggravation within the unlicensed operation scheme, and the statute fixes the exact felony level for that aggravation. For aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree, the law designates it as a Class E felony. That means it is a crime with potential imprisonment, even though it’s the lowest level of felony in the hierarchy. It’s not an infraction, and it isn’t categorized as a higher-level misdemeanor or felony—the statute specifically sets AUO 1st degree at Class E. This reflects that the offense involves serious consequences due to the driver’s licensure status, but the severity is codified as Class E, the least severe felony, typically with a penalty up to a few years in prison.