Sentencing

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requests the judicial council to study and report on the present scheme for misdemeanor sentencing to determine if it adequately deters and punishes those offenders who commit multiple misdemeanor offenses; report due to the general assembly by January 15, 2010. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 40. [SB-559]
As introduced, requests the judicial council to study and report on the present scheme for misdemeanor sentencing to determine if it adequately deters and punishes those offenders who commit multiple misdemeanor offenses; report due to the general assembly by January 15, 2010. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/12/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires any child sexual predator, child rapist, or any person convicted of aggravated rape of a child who has a prior conviction for certain sexual offenses to be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-523. [SB-385]
As introduced, requires any child sexual predator, child rapist, or any person convicted of aggravated rape of a child who has a prior conviction for certain sexual offenses to be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-523.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Barnes Intro., P1c. on 02/11/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires person who commits a first or subsequent aggravated robbery by use of a deadly weapon to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for release status. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5. [SB-241]
As introduced, requires person who commits a first or subsequent aggravated robbery by use of a deadly weapon to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for release status. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. F,w&m Comm. on 06/03/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that a sentence involving incarceration not authorized if the sole offense is a moving traffic violation and the offense is classified as a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-240]
As introduced, provides that a sentence involving incarceration not authorized if the sole offense is a moving traffic violation and the offense is classified as a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/11/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years"; increases the maximum percentage of moneys an inmate receives from producing arts and crafts that must be paid as restitution or to the state fund to compensate victims of crime from "15 percent" to "50 percent"; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 9; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41. [HB-3816]
As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years"; increases the maximum percentage of moneys an inmate receives from producing arts and crafts that must be paid as restitution or to the state fund to compensate victims of crime from "15 percent" to "50 percent"; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 9; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Turner P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/08/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, grants an inmate classified as minimum direct an additional eight days of sentence reduction credits per month and grants an inmate classified as minimum trustee an additional 14 credits for sentence reduction per month. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 21. [HB-3808]
As introduced, grants an inmate classified as minimum direct an additional eight days of sentence reduction credits per month and grants an inmate classified as minimum trustee an additional 14 credits for sentence reduction per month. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 21.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Turner Assigned To S/c State Government Of S&lg on 02/24/2010

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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. [HB-3502]
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: Rep. Jim Coley P2c, Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 02/03/2010

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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. [HB-3272]
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: Rep. Henry Fincher Rcvd. From H., P1c. on 06/09/2010

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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. [HB-3271]
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: Rep. Henry Fincher 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 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. [HB-3213]
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: Sen. Eric Stewart 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, 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. [HB-3198]
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: Rep. Chad Faulkner Assigned To S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud on 02/08/2010

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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. [HB-2867]
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: Rep. Ryan Haynes Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 03/17/2010

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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. [HB-2813]
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: Rep. Gary Odom Pub. Ch. 1090 on 06/28/2010

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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. [HB-2626]
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: Rep. Ron Lollar Pub. Ch. 861 on 05/11/2010

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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. [HB-2566]
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: Rep. Henry Fincher P2c, Ref. To Government Operations Committee For Review--judiciary 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. [HB-2565]
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: Rep. Henry Fincher P2c, Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
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. [HB-2195]
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: Rep. Karen Camper P2c, Ref. To Judiciary on 03/04/2009

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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. [HB-2193]
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: Rep. John DeBerry Pub. Ch. 603 on 07/16/2009

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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. [HB-1890]
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: Rep. Johnnie Turner Sponsor Change. on 02/11/2010

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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. [HB-1639]
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: Rep. Ulysses Jones Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Criminal Practice And Procedure Of Jud Of Judiciary Committee on 03/24/2010

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