Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates a Class E felony offense for providing a public servant with documentation falsely stating or implying that a person is a legally documented immigrant to the United States for the purpose of obtaining certain public benefits including TennCare or for providing false documents to an employer for the purpose of obtaining employment. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 5. [HB-269]
As introduced, creates a Class E felony offense for providing a public servant with documentation falsely stating or implying that a person is a legally documented immigrant to the United States for the purpose of obtaining certain public benefits including TennCare or for providing false documents to an employer for the purpose of obtaining employment. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 03/10/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases penalties for resisting arrest from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor and from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony if a deadly weapon is used in resisting the arrest; requires court to suspend defendant's driver license if motor vehicle is used as deadly weapon. - Amends TCA Section 39-16-602. [HB-264]
As introduced, increases penalties for resisting arrest from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor and from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony if a deadly weapon is used in resisting the arrest; requires court to suspend defendant's driver license if motor vehicle is used as deadly weapon. - Amends TCA Section 39-16-602.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson 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, creates new Class E and D felony offenses for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic threat or act; Class C and B felony offenses for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic threat or act against another in retaliation of that person's participation in certain acts; and a Class A felony offense for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic act that causes serious physical injury to another. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-259]
As introduced, creates new Class E and D felony offenses for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic threat or act; Class C and B felony offenses for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic threat or act against another in retaliation of that person's participation in certain acts; and a Class A felony offense for committing or attempting to commit a terroristic act that causes serious physical injury to another. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson 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, adds certain violations of rules of road to present violations resulting in accident that are penalized as Class A misdemeanors when involving death or as Class B misdemeanors when involving serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-253]
As enacted, adds certain violations of rules of road to present violations resulting in accident that are penalized as Class A misdemeanors when involving death or as Class B misdemeanors when involving serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada Pub. Ch. 342 on 06/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, makes it a Class A misdemeanor offense for a person who has been convicted of a violent felony to own, possess, or have custody or control of a vicious dog or a potentially vicious dog. [HB-238]
As enacted, makes it a Class A misdemeanor offense for a person who has been convicted of a violent felony to own, possess, or have custody or control of a vicious dog or a potentially vicious dog.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John DeBerry Pub. Ch. 949 on 05/28/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, requires certain actions by buyers and dealers of scrap jewelry and metal and makes a violation of such requirements a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 2. [HB-218]
As enacted, requires certain actions by buyers and dealers of scrap jewelry and metal and makes a violation of such requirements a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Fincher Pub. Ch. 282 on 05/29/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases fine for criminal offense of vandalism when committed against a house of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14. [HB-127]
As introduced, increases fine for criminal offense of vandalism when committed against a house of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

  

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, increases sentence for criminal offense of vandalism when committed against a house of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40. [HB-125]
As introduced, increases sentence for criminal offense of vandalism when committed against a house of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40.

  

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-119]
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, creates Class A misdemeanor offense of owner or employee of intellectual property seizing property alleged to be counterfeit or imitation but permits seizures by law enforcement officers as currently provided by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 47. [HB-54]
As introduced, creates Class A misdemeanor offense of owner or employee of intellectual property seizing property alleged to be counterfeit or imitation but permits seizures by law enforcement officers as currently provided by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 47.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swafford Held On Desk. on 05/28/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts the "Crime-Free School Zone Act." - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49. [HB-32]
As introduced, enacts the "Crime-Free School Zone Act." - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 03/03/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the penalty for abuse of corpse from a Class E felony to a Class C felony when the person causes the death of the person whose corpse is mistreated; adds enhancement factor by which a defendant's sentence can be increased within the appropriate range, that a defendant is convicted of second degree murder and the defendant knowingly mutilates the body of the victim after death. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-29]
As introduced, enhances the penalty for abuse of corpse from a Class E felony to a Class C felony when the person causes the death of the person whose corpse is mistreated; adds enhancement factor by which a defendant's sentence can be increased within the appropriate range, that a defendant is convicted of second degree murder and the defendant knowingly mutilates the body of the victim after death. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Placed On S/c Cal Budget Of Fw&m For 06/02/2010 on 05/27/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for knowingly making a false report of child abuse or child sexual abuse from a Class E felony to a Class D felony if at the time the report is made the defendant is a party in a custody or visitation determination, the custody or visitation determination involves the person against whom the report is made, and the report is made for the purpose of delay or to gain advantage in the custody or visitation determination. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6; Title 37, Chapter 1 and Title 39, Chapter 15. [HB-27]
As introduced, increases the penalty for knowingly making a false report of child abuse or child sexual abuse from a Class E felony to a Class D felony if at the time the report is made the defendant is a party in a custody or visitation determination, the custody or visitation determination involves the person against whom the report is made, and the report is made for the purpose of delay or to gain advantage in the custody or visitation determination. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 6; Title 37, Chapter 1 and Title 39, Chapter 15.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway 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, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class B misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-18]
As introduced, creates new criminal offense of aggressive driving; penalty is a Class B misdemeanor or, if intent is to injure another person, a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Swafford Re-ref. To Calendar & Rules Committee on 05/04/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-502]
As enacted, enhances the penalty for destruction or alteration of governmental records from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Pub. Ch. 495 on 05/29/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, adds to the definition of "unconsented contact" under the offense of stalking that the defendant attempts to give or gives the victim gifts for the purpose of allowing the defendant contact with the victim. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-847]
As introduced, adds to the definition of "unconsented contact" under the offense of stalking that the defendant attempts to give or gives the victim gifts for the purpose of allowing the defendant contact with the victim. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Judiciary on 03/20/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113. [HB-1340]
As enacted, enacts the "Leigh Ann Act," which creates a Class A misdemeanor of violating a no contact order issued to a domestic violence victim as part of a disposition in any criminal court. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 393 on 05/15/2019

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-8005]
As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey Pub. Ch. 3 on 08/27/2020

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Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-8005]
As enacted, revises certain criminal laws concerning vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, rioting, obstructing traffic, camping on state property, and other offenses; authorizes the TBI to investigate certain offenses; requires the district attorneys general conference to make a report to the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 3 on 08/27/2020

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 111th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-825]
As introduced, increases the penalty for theft of property that includes a firearm valued at less than $2,500 from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony, as applicable based on the value, to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Placed On S/c Cal Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee For 4/29/2019 on 04/24/2019

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