Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, adds aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, rape of a child, and aggravated rape of a child to list of criminal offenses that support sentence of death or life imprisonment when committed in conjunction with first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-589]
As enacted, adds aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, rape of a child, and aggravated rape of a child to list of criminal offenses that support sentence of death or life imprisonment when committed in conjunction with first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kent Coleman Pub. Ch. 582 on 07/16/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes what crimes may be a lesser included offense generally; specifies that second degree murder is a lesser included offense of first degree murder, voluntary manslaughter is a lesser included offense of premeditated first degree murder and second degree murder, aggravated sexual battery is a lesser included offense of aggravated rape, and sexual battery and sexual battery by an authority figure are lesser include offenses of rape and aggravated rape. [HB-588]
As enacted, establishes what crimes may be a lesser included offense generally; specifies that second degree murder is a lesser included offense of first degree murder, voluntary manslaughter is a lesser included offense of premeditated first degree murder and second degree murder, aggravated sexual battery is a lesser included offense of aggravated rape, and sexual battery and sexual battery by an authority figure are lesser include offenses of rape and aggravated rape.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kent Coleman Pub. Ch. 439 on 06/30/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, broadens the offense of second degree murder to include a knowing or intentional throwing, casting, hurling, projecting or shooting of any object, rock, stone, missile, projectile or any other substance at, on, or into any motor vehicle that results in death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-582]
As introduced, broadens the offense of second degree murder to include a knowing or intentional throwing, casting, hurling, projecting or shooting of any object, rock, stone, missile, projectile or any other substance at, on, or into any motor vehicle that results in death of another. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Fincher Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/01/2010 on 05/26/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the classification of the criminal offense leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to another person from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; designates each victim as a separate offense; requires that sentences be served consecutively. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-101. [HB-579]
As introduced, increases the classification of the criminal offense leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to another person from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; designates each victim as a separate offense; requires that sentences be served consecutively. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-101.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Action Def. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud To Summer Study on 04/08/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the classification of the criminal offense leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury to another person from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-101. [HB-578]
As introduced, increases the classification of the criminal offense leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury to another person from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-101.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Action Def. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud To Summer Study on 04/08/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes killing of another while committing domestic abuse first degree murder if there was past pattern of abuse upon victim and circumstances of death manifested extreme indifference to life. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. [HB-525]
As introduced, makes killing of another while committing domestic abuse first degree murder if there was past pattern of abuse upon victim and circumstances of death manifested extreme indifference to life. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Coley Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/01/2010 on 05/26/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, provides that escaping from the lawful custody of a law enforcement officer constitutes the offense of escape the same as escaping from a penal institution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6. [HB-522]
As enacted, provides that escaping from the lawful custody of a law enforcement officer constitutes the offense of escape the same as escaping from a penal institution. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barrett Rich Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 241 on 05/29/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, allows inference that defendant committed offense of simple possession of controlled substance when controlled substance is found in defendant's blood that is lawfully obtained. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [HB-520]
As introduced, allows inference that defendant committed offense of simple possession of controlled substance when controlled substance is found in defendant's blood that is lawfully obtained. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Johnny Shaw Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 04/08/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, creates offense of making false statement or concealment of material fact for purpose of obtaining accommodation in housing project of a housing authority or for paying less rent than required for such dwelling; offense is Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only, with fine to be determined in accordance with value of the benefit, in accordance with theft provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-516]
As enacted, creates offense of making false statement or concealment of material fact for purpose of obtaining accommodation in housing project of a housing authority or for paying less rent than required for such dwelling; offense is Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only, with fine to be determined in accordance with value of the benefit, in accordance with theft provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny Pub. Ch. 325 on 06/05/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, allows person who has permit to carry a handgun to carry gun in place where alcohol is served for consumption on premises if person is not consuming alcohol or is not otherwise prohibited by posting provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. [HB-489]
As introduced, allows person who has permit to carry a handgun to carry gun in place where alcohol is served for consumption on premises if person is not consuming alcohol or is not otherwise prohibited by posting provisions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Tidwell Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 04/01/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, revises the Class A misdemeanor harassment to add offense committed by a person who intentionally communicates with another person without legitimate purpose: with the malicious intent to frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress or in a manner the defendant knows or reasonably should know would frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress to a similarly situated person of reasonable sensibilities; and as the result of the communication, the person is frightened, intimidated or emotionally distressed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 3. [HB-484]
As enacted, revises the Class A misdemeanor harassment to add offense committed by a person who intentionally communicates with another person without legitimate purpose: with the malicious intent to frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress or in a manner the defendant knows or reasonably should know would frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress to a similarly situated person of reasonable sensibilities; and as the result of the communication, the person is frightened, intimidated or emotionally distressed. - Amends TCA Title 39, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Beth Harwell Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 347 on 06/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Crime-Free School Zone Act"; requires certain criminal offenders be subject to satellite-based monitoring upon release to probation or parole. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49. [HB-478]
As introduced, enacts the "Crime-Free School Zone Act"; requires certain criminal offenders be subject to satellite-based monitoring upon release to probation or parole. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 02/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates Class C felony of aggravated vehicular assault, which involves committing vehicular assault and having certain alcohol-related prior convictions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [HB-430]
As introduced, creates Class C felony of aggravated vehicular assault, which involves committing vehicular assault and having certain alcohol-related prior convictions. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 02/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes criminal offense punishable as theft for intentionally mishandling pension funds; establishes civil cause of action against violator for reimbursement of funds and profits associated with such activity. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 39. [HB-392]
As introduced, establishes criminal offense punishable as theft for intentionally mishandling pension funds; establishes civil cause of action against violator for reimbursement of funds and profits associated with such activity. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Fincher Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/01/2010 on 05/26/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes price-gouging of gasoline during a state of emergency a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 51. [HB-391]
As introduced, makes price-gouging of gasoline during a state of emergency a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1 and Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 51.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Fincher Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 05/13/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the maximum fine for any person who is convicted of three or more Class A misdemeanors in a 90-day period from $2,500 to $7,500. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-373]
As introduced, increases the maximum fine for any person who is convicted of three or more Class A misdemeanors in a 90-day period from $2,500 to $7,500. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeanne Richardson Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 02/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, creates an enhanced penalty for the offenses of assault and aggravated assault when the victim of such a crime is a law enforcement officer. [HB-351]
As enacted, creates an enhanced penalty for the offenses of assault and aggravated assault when the victim of such a crime is a law enforcement officer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Hackworth Pub. Ch. 412 on 06/23/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for a person to knowingly provide, transfer, or submit to any other person false identification for the purposes of obtaining or maintaining employment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 50. [HB-302]
As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for a person to knowingly provide, transfer, or submit to any other person false identification for the purposes of obtaining or maintaining employment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 50.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Carr Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 155 on 05/21/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes disqualification from office for conviction of bribery in another state or under federal law retroactive. - Amends TCA Section 39-16-103. [HB-288]
As introduced, makes disqualification from office for conviction of bribery in another state or under federal law retroactive. - Amends TCA Section 39-16-103.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 02/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates theft offense of making false statement or concealment of material fact for purpose of obtaining accommodation in housing project of a housing authority or paying less rent than required for such dwelling. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-275]
As introduced, creates theft offense of making false statement or concealment of material fact for purpose of obtaining accommodation in housing project of a housing authority or paying less rent than required for such dwelling. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vince Dean Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 03/25/2009

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