Criminal Offenses

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes minimum periods of confinement for violations of a restraining order and makes a fourth violation a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113. [HB-1887] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
As introduced, establishes minimum periods of confinement for violations of a restraining order and makes a fourth violation a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-113.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Johnnie Turner Sponsor Change. on 02/11/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, sets minimum confinement periods for domestic assault convictions and makes the fourth or subsequent conviction a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-111. [HB-1886] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, sets minimum confinement periods for domestic assault convictions and makes the fourth or subsequent conviction a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-111.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Johnnie Turner Sponsor Change. on 02/11/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes possession of between 1/1000 and 1/8 of an ounce of marijuana a fine only $250 minimum Class A misdemeanor with the first $250 of the amount of the fine going to the drug court in the county of conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [HB-1835] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, makes possession of between 1/1000 and 1/8 of an ounce of marijuana a fine only $250 minimum Class A misdemeanor with the first $250 of the amount of the fine going to the drug court in the county of conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Kernell Failed For Lack Of Motion In: Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 04/07/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, modifies certain statutory provisions pertaining to criminal simulation and certain other types of theft related to the recording of live performances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-1814] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Arts and Culture ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, modifies certain statutory provisions pertaining to criminal simulation and certain other types of theft related to the recording of live performances. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Beth Harwell Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 408 on 06/23/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, specifies that person who uses force in self defense may be mistaken as to extent of danger so long as the person held an honest belief of extent of danger; makes other changes concerning self defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6. [HB-1792] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, specifies that person who uses force in self defense may be mistaken as to extent of danger so long as the person held an honest belief of extent of danger; makes other changes concerning self defense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11, Part 6.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ben West Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 04/29/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, changes criminal classification for second or subsequent offense of possession of a weapon from Class B misdemeanor to Class C misdemeanor; changes penalty for certain non-violent felons to same as persons who do not have a felony conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. [HB-1791] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, changes criminal classification for second or subsequent offense of possession of a weapon from Class B misdemeanor to Class C misdemeanor; changes penalty for certain non-violent felons to same as persons who do not have a felony conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ben West Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 03/02/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, changes criminal classification for second or subsequent offense of possession of a weapon from Class B misdemeanor to Class C misdemeanor; changes penalty for certain non-violent felons to same as persons who do not have a felony conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. [HB-1782] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, changes criminal classification for second or subsequent offense of possession of a weapon from Class B misdemeanor to Class C misdemeanor; changes penalty for certain non-violent felons to same as persons who do not have a felony conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ben West Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 03/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, exempts railroads from certain notice requirements related to criminal trespass. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1. [HB-1747] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, exempts railroads from certain notice requirements related to criminal trespass. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.

  

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

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes assault with strangulation or attempt to cause serious bodily injury by strangulation an aggravated assault. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [HB-1729] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, makes assault with strangulation or attempt to cause serious bodily injury by strangulation an aggravated assault. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janis Sontany Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 03/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, 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-1726] [Crime ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, 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 Withdrawn. on 01/28/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates new felony criminal offense "retail theft." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40. [HB-1724] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, creates new felony criminal offense "retail theft." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40.

  

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

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, creates Class A and Class B misdemeanor offenses of failing to notify law enforcement upon observing commission of a criminal offense resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1. [HB-1701] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, creates Class A and Class B misdemeanor offenses of failing to notify law enforcement upon observing commission of a criminal offense resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 04/20/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, classifies intentionally causing the physical injury of a public employee or public or private transportation system employee while the employee is performing a duty within the scope of the public employee's employment or while the transportation system employee is performing an assigned duty on or related to the operation of a transit vehicle as aggravated assault and a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-102. [HB-1541] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, classifies intentionally causing the physical injury of a public employee or public or private transportation system employee while the employee is performing a duty within the scope of the public employee's employment or while the transportation system employee is performing an assigned duty on or related to the operation of a transit vehicle as aggravated assault and a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-102.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Pub. Ch. 394 on 06/17/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, modifies certain statutory provisions pertaining to certain types of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-1521] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, modifies certain statutory provisions pertaining to certain types of theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Beth Harwell P2c, Ref. To Judiciary on 02/23/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, redefines "serious bodily injury" to include a broken bone of a child who is eight years of age or younger. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106. [HB-1429] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, redefines "serious bodily injury" to include a broken bone of a child who is eight years of age or younger. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-106.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Pitts Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 307 on 06/02/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies seeking to conduct undercover investigations on school grounds to place certain authorities on notice prior to conducting such investigations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49. [HB-1374] [Crime ] [Education ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies seeking to conduct undercover investigations on school grounds to place certain authorities on notice prior to conducting such investigations. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 49.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Action Def. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud To Summer Study on 03/17/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, allows person convicted of simple possession of marijuana after July 1, 2009, who has no prior drug convictions to have records expunged after completing entire sentence and those convicted before July 1, 2009, one year after completing sentence. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [HB-1271] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, allows person convicted of simple possession of marijuana after July 1, 2009, who has no prior drug convictions to have records expunged after completing entire sentence and those convicted before July 1, 2009, one year after completing sentence. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. JoAnne Favors Failed For Lack Of Second In: Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 04/08/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, increases the age the victim of child abuse or child neglect must be from six to eight years old for a defendant to receive an enhanced punishment for such an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4. [HB-1261] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, increases the age the victim of child abuse or child neglect must be from six to eight years old for a defendant to receive an enhanced punishment for such an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Tindell Pub. Ch. 585 on 07/16/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, expands the definition of "serious bodily injury" for purposes of the offense of aggravated child abuse to include a broken bone of a child if the child was eight years of age or less at the time the offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 39. [HB-1259] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, expands the definition of "serious bodily injury" for purposes of the offense of aggravated child abuse to include a broken bone of a child if the child was eight years of age or less at the time the offense occurred. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Tindell Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 04/15/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, creates offenses regarding improper wearing of military decorations or falsely representing that one has been awarded military decorations; offense is Class B misdemeanor, unless medal involved is a Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, or Purple Heart, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 58, Chapter 1. [HB-1228] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, creates offenses regarding improper wearing of military decorations or falsely representing that one has been awarded military decorations; offense is Class B misdemeanor, unless medal involved is a Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, or Purple Heart, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 58, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Fitzhugh Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 274 on 05/29/2009

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