Sentencing

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a court to consider in determining whether to enhance a defendant's sentence that the victim was particularly vulnerable due to a deteriorating health condition. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-3614]
As introduced, authorizes a court to consider in determining whether to enhance a defendant's sentence that the victim was particularly vulnerable due to a deteriorating health condition. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Jud Comm. on 04/13/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, diverts certain non-violent property offenders from sentence of incarceration to sentence to community correction, probation or diversion program and increases percentage of sentence person convicted of aggravated robbery with weapon must serve. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-3431]
As enacted, diverts certain non-violent property offenders from sentence of incarceration to sentence to community correction, probation or diversion program and increases percentage of sentence person convicted of aggravated robbery with weapon must serve. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Henry Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1090 on 06/28/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, adds the offense of attempt to commit murder in the first degree to list of offenses for which a defendant must serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-3353]
As introduced, adds the offense of attempt to commit murder in the first degree to list of offenses for which a defendant must serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Kyle Placed On S. Jud Comm. Cal. For 04/07/2010 on 04/07/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, provides that an adjudication or finding by a juvenile court that a defendant committed an act as a juvenile that constitutes a Class A or Class B felony if committed by an adult counts as a "prior conviction" for purposes of determining the appropriate sentencing range for such defendant. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-3314]
As enacted, provides that an adjudication or finding by a juvenile court that a defendant committed an act as a juvenile that constitutes a Class A or Class B felony if committed by an adult counts as a "prior conviction" for purposes of determining the appropriate sentencing range for such defendant. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 861 on 05/11/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires person 18-21 who is charged with underage purchase or possession of alcohol to cooperate with authorities by revealing the establishment where the alcohol was purchased or who purchased the alcohol for the person in order to be eligible for pretrial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-3122]
As introduced, requires person 18-21 who is charged with underage purchase or possession of alcohol to cooperate with authorities by revealing the establishment where the alcohol was purchased or who purchased the alcohol for the person in order to be eligible for pretrial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Faulk P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 01/28/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the punishment for kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, and especially aggravated kidnapping by one classification if the defendant falsely imprisoned the victim for 14 days or more. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3. [SB-3098]
As introduced, increases the punishment for kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, and especially aggravated kidnapping by one classification if the defendant falsely imprisoned the victim for 14 days or more. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Stewart Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Fw&m Comm. on 06/04/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that a person who solicits a minor to commit a sexual offense and travels in, to, or from this state for the purpose of completing the solicited offense commits the same classification of offense as the most serious offense solicited. - Amends TCA Title 39. [SB-2914]
As introduced, provides that a person who solicits a minor to commit a sexual offense and travels in, to, or from this state for the purpose of completing the solicited offense commits the same classification of offense as the most serious offense solicited. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lowe Finney Action Def. In Jud. Comm. To Last Calendar on 02/23/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a court to increase the sentence for any offense committed against an elderly person, a minor, or a disabled person to the grade above the prescribed sentence for such offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-2771]
As introduced, authorizes a court to increase the sentence for any offense committed against an elderly person, a minor, or a disabled person to the grade above the prescribed sentence for such offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Burchett P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 01/27/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, adds as a factor by which a defendant's sentence can be enhanced that offense was committed while in possession of or using a firearm and, at time of the offense, the defendant had a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-2389]
As introduced, adds as a factor by which a defendant's sentence can be enhanced that offense was committed while in possession of or using a firearm and, at time of the offense, the defendant had a handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Jackson P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 01/25/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires person convicted of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and especially aggravated robbery to be sentenced to community supervision for life; requires GPS monitoring of such person during term of supervision. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 4. [SB-2387]
As introduced, requires person convicted of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and especially aggravated robbery to be sentenced to community supervision for life; requires GPS monitoring of such person during term of supervision. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas Jackson P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 01/25/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, provides that all aggravated burglaries a defendant commits within a 24-hour period count as separate prior convictions for purposes of determining if the defendant is a multiple, persistent, or career offender under the criminal sentencing reform act. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-2115]
As enacted, provides that all aggravated burglaries a defendant commits within a 24-hour period count as separate prior convictions for purposes of determining if the defendant is a multiple, persistent, or career offender under the criminal sentencing reform act. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 603 on 07/16/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires any person convicted of a Class A misdemeanor who has been previously convicted of 10 or more Class A misdemeanors within the previous 10 years to be treated as if the person has committed a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-2094]
As introduced, requires any person convicted of a Class A misdemeanor who has been previously convicted of 10 or more Class A misdemeanors within the previous 10 years to be treated as if the person has committed a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Jud Comm. on 04/13/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes the specific portion of the sentencing range that must be applied on and after the second, third, and fourth felony convictions. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-1844]
As introduced, establishes the specific portion of the sentencing range that must be applied on and after the second, third, and fourth felony convictions. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Kyle P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of tampering with a mailbox from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4. [SB-1537]
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of tampering with a mailbox from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Burchett P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that certain Class B felony offenders shall be ineligible for probation and must serve a prescribed minimum period of incarceration prior to receiving any type of supervised or unsupervised release into the community. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40. [SB-1478]
As introduced, provides that certain Class B felony offenders shall be ineligible for probation and must serve a prescribed minimum period of incarceration prior to receiving any type of supervised or unsupervised release into the community. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ophelia Ford P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, grants trial judge the option to resentence a defendant whose probation has been revoked to a sentence of community correction, if the probation violation was a technical violation, as well as ordering the original sentence reinstated and the incarceration of the defendant. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-946]
As enacted, grants trial judge the option to resentence a defendant whose probation has been revoked to a sentence of community correction, if the probation violation was a technical violation, as well as ordering the original sentence reinstated and the incarceration of the defendant. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 203 on 05/29/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, provides sentencing enhancements for certain crimes of force or violence when committed by a person acting in concert with two or more other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39. [SB-929]
As introduced, provides sentencing enhancements for certain crimes of force or violence when committed by a person acting in concert with two or more other persons. - Amends TCA Title 39.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Tate P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, adds certain criminal offenses to the definition of "dangerous felony" for certain purposes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-928]
As introduced, adds certain criminal offenses to the definition of "dangerous felony" for certain purposes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/18/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Markie Voyles Act," which requires an adult convicted of contributing to delinquency of a minor to serve 100 percent of Class A misdemeanor sentence, which is 11 months and 29 days, if offense involved supplying substance to a minor that is unlawful for minor to possess and minor engages in conduct that causes death of another. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1. [SB-900]
As enacted, enacts the "Markie Voyles Act," which requires an adult convicted of contributing to delinquency of a minor to serve 100 percent of Class A misdemeanor sentence, which is 11 months and 29 days, if offense involved supplying substance to a minor that is unlawful for minor to possess and minor engages in conduct that causes death of another. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charlotte Burks Pub. Ch. 1116 on 07/06/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires service of a certain percentage of the sentence that certain repeat offenders receive upon conviction for aggravated robbery with a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-673]
As introduced, requires service of a certain percentage of the sentence that certain repeat offenders receive upon conviction for aggravated robbery with a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Re-ref. To S. Cal. Comm. on 06/05/2010

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