Tennessee Felony Charges and Penalties by Felony Class | TN

A felony in the State of Tennessee is a criminal offense for which a penalty of a year or more imprisonment can be imposed. The State has six different classes of felony offenses.

Felony Offense Sentencing and Convictions in Tennessee

The State of Tennessee classifies its felonies according to classifications, with the exception of capital crimes, which are included in their own classification. The following provides an overview of the classification of felonious offenses, examples of felony crimes for each class and the sentence for each one.

Felony Classification	Criminal Charge	Sentencing: Jail Time and Fines
Capital Crime	murder arson rape kidnapping	Death; life imprisonment
Class A felony	manslaughter sexual crimes burglary drug crimes	Not less than fifteen (15) nor more than sixty (60) years in prison. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), unless otherwise provided by statute
Class B Felony	theft of $60,000.00 or more possession of cocaine (.5 gms or more) robbery burglary	Not less than eight (8) nor more than thirty (30) years in prison. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), unless otherwise provided by statute
Class C Felony	Tennessee Marijuana Felony (possession of 20-99 plants) drug crimes fraud white collar crime	Not less than three (3) years nor more than fifteen (15) years in prison. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), unless otherwise provided by statute
Class D Felony	computer tamperings failure to pay child support aggravated assault DUI: Tennessee Felony DUI	Not less than two (2) years nor more than twelve (12) years in prison. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), unless otherwise provided by statute
Class E Felony	computer fraud aggravated gambling promotion	Not less than one (1) year nor more than six (6) years in prison. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), unless otherwise provided by statute

Tennessee Felony Records and Expungement

The State of Tennessee allows for an Expungement of felony records. However, according to Tennessee Code of Criminal Procedure Section 40-32-101, this only applies to the following: “records of a person who has been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, and which charge has been dismissed, or a no true bill returned by a grand jury, or a verdict of not guilty returned by a jury.”

Tennessee Statute of Limitations

In the State of Tennessee, a prosecution for a felony must be commenced with in a specific period of time. The State requires the following time period to be adhered to: fifteen years for a Class A felony; eight years for a Class B felony; four years for a Class C or Class D felony; and two years for a Class E felony. There may be an extension for sexual offenses committed against minors. View all Criminal Statutes for Tennessee

Help from a Lawyer in Tennessee

A criminal felony is a serious legal matter; therefore, if one is charged with a felony crime in the State of Tennessee, one should retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. An experienced criminal law attorney can not only assist one in preserving one’s legal rights, but also an attorney can help navigate one through the process.

Tennessee Charges for Crimes by Felony Class

Felony Offense Sentencing and Convictions in Tennessee

Tennessee Felony Records and Expungement

Tennessee Statute of Limitations

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