Felony

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In Tennessee, felonies are distinguished from misdemeanors based on the potential punishment for the crime. Any offense that carries a possible sentence exceeding 11 months and 29 days of incarceration is classified as a felony.

A felony conviction can impact many aspects of your life, from employment and housing opportunities, to retaining the right to vote or own a firearm. Felonies are treated as serious crimes with serious consequences.

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Some misdemeanors can escalate to felonies depending on the circumstances and facts of the offense or based on the criminal history of the person facing charges.

Most federal offenses are also felonies and can include drug or firearms offenses, fraud offenses, tax offenses, or other regulatory or environmental violations among others.

Common Felony Offenses:

• Aggravated Assault
• Aggravated Domestic Assault
• Attempted Murder
• Burglary
• Carjacking
• Child Abuse
• Drug Trafficking and Possession Crimes
• Fraud
• Murder
• Rape
• Robbery
• Sexual Assault
• Theft over $1,000

Felony Classifications in Tennessee

Under Tennessee law, felonies are divided into classifications based on the seriousness of the offense.

First-Degree Murder

First-degree murder carries the possibility of a death sentence in Tennessee. If convicted of murder, a jury can impose the death penalty or life imprisonment with or without the possibility of parole.

Class A Felonies

A Class A felony carries possible sentences of 15 to 60 years in prison and fines up to $50,000. Examples include rape of a child (under age 13), especially aggravated kidnapping, and terrorism.

Class B Felonies

Class B felonies are punishable by sentences ranging from 8 to 30 years of imprisonment and fines up to $25,000. Examples of Class B felonies include carjacking and money laundering.

Class C Felonies

Class C felonies may result in 3 to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Examples include robbery, aggravated burglary, and aggravated assault.

Class D Felonies

Class D felonies are associated with sentences ranging from 2 to 12 years in prison and fines up to $5,000. Examples include extortion, reckless homicide, and unlawful surveillance.

Class E Felonies

Class E felonies can result in 1 to 6 years in prison and fines of up to $3,000. Examples include firearm theft, felon with a handgun, and aggravated rioting.

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