Tenn. Code § 40-35-118

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 725
Section 40-35-118 - [For list of classification for current offenses, see the compiler's note in section 40-35-110] Classification of repealed pre - 1989 offenses
(a) For the purpose of determining the classification of felony offenses in title 39 committed prior to November 1, 1989, the following classifications shall be used:

Code Section

Offense

Class

39-3703

First degree criminal sexual conduct

A

39-1-604, 606

Conspiracy to take a human life

A

39-2-103

Assault with intent to commit first degree murder

A

39-2-202

First degree murder

A

39-2-212

Second degree murder

A

39-2-301(c)

Aggravated kidnapping

A

39-2-305

Prisoners holding hostages

A

39-2-304

Unlawful representation to obtain ransom

A

39-2-603

Aggravated rape

A

39-2-640

Abduction of female from parents or guardian for purposes of prostitution

A

39-3-201

Aggravated arson

A

39-3-701

Willful injury by explosives

A

39-5-803

Treason

A

39-6-109

Adulteration of foods, liquors or pharmaceuticals (death occurs)

A

39-6-204

Obstruction or damage to railroad tracks resulting in death

A

39-6-619(a)

Killing an officer while arresting a person on a charge of unlawful gaming

A

39-6-915(a)

Furnishing intoxicating liquor which results in death (second degree murder)

A

39-3704

Second degree criminal sexual conduct

B

39-1-607

Conspiracy to sabotage a nuclear production facility

B

39-1-609

Conspiracy to commit illegal act capable of destroying human life by possession, use or transportation of explosives

B

39-1-610

Conspiracy by convicts to kill

B

39-2-301(e)

Assault with intent to commit or attempt to commit aggravated kidnapping

B

39-2-303

Kidnapping child under 16

B

39-2-501

Robbery by use of a deadly weapon

B

39-2-502

Bank robbery

B

39-2-604

Rape

B

39-2-606

Aggravated sexual battery

B

39-3-210

Causing injury to person by use of fire bomb

B

39-4-422

Aggravated child abuse

B

39-5-712

Rebellion by convict with intent to kill or escape

B

39-6-109

Adulteration of food product or drug (injury)

B

39-6-203

Obstruction or damage to railroad tracks resulting in injury

B

39-6-417(a)(1)(A)

Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession with intent to do same of Schedule I controlled substance

B

39-6-417(c)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of certain amount of controlled substances

B

39-6-417(d)

Habitual drug offender

B

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule I controlled substance to person under 18 who is at least 3 years such person's junior

B

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule II controlled substance to person under 18 who is at least 3 years such person's junior

B

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule I

B

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule II

B

39-6-619(b)

Wounding officer while arresting person on charge of unlawful gaming

B

39-6-1137

Using minors for obscene purposes

B

39-1-503

Attempt to commit sabotage

C

39-1-606

Conspiracy to inflict punishment, take human life or burn or destroy property

C

39-1-610

Conspiracy by convicts to escape

C

39-2-101

Aggravated assault

C

39-2-107

Assault from ambush with a deadly weapon

C

39-2-109

Assault with deadly weapon while in disguise

C

39-2-110

Assault by a juvenile 16 or older confined in an institution

C

39-2-111

Mayhem

C

39-2-112

Malicious shooting or stabbing

C

39-2-115

Shooting or throwing missile calculated to cause death or bodily injury at or into a dwelling or vehicle

C

39-2-116

Throwing object at common carrier vehicle with intent to do bodily harm where bodily harm occurs

C

39-2-117

Injury to person during state of emergency

C

39-2-118

Negligence by steamboat operator causing death

C

39-2-222

Voluntary manslaughter

C

39-2-231(a)

Vehicular homicide as a result of conduct creating sub-stantial risk of death or serious bodily injury

C

39-2-231(b)

Vehicular homicide as a result of driver's intoxication

C

39-2-234

Negligence by train operator resulting in death

C

39-2-302

Kidnapping

C

39-2-501

Robbery

C

39-2-608(a)

Assault with intent to commit rape

C

39-2-612

Crimes against nature

C

39-2-613

Forcible marriage or abduction of female

C

39-3-202

Setting fire or procuring same on building or structure

C

39-3-205

Burning of insured property

C

39-3-401

Burglary of dwelling by night

C

39-3-403

Burglary of dwelling by day

C

39-3-702

Manufacture/possession of explosives for burglarious purposes or burglary with explosives

C

39-3-703

Malicious injury to structures with explosives

C

39-4-306

Incest

C

39-5-101

Bribery or offering to bribe officer

C

39-5-102

Officer accepting bribe

C

39-5-103

Bribing or offering to bribe peace officer or state, county or municipal employee

C

39-5-105

Bribery of court official or juror

C

39-5-106

Court official or juror accepting bribe

C

39-5-108

Offering bribe to officer selecting or summoning jury

C

39-5-109

Officer accepting bribe or permitting deputy to violate § 39-5-108 or § 39-5-420

C

39-5-112(a)

Bargaining sales in regard to public office

C

39-5-112(b)

Sale of public office

C

39-5-112(c)

Offer to buy public office

C

39-5-112(d)

Refusal to qualify and discharge duties of public office by reason of pecuniary consideration

C

39-5-112(e)

Procuring resignation of officer

C

39-5-115

Bribery of witness in felony prosecution

C

39-5-201

Introduction of prohibited items upon or onto grounds of penal institution

C

39-5-202

Introduction of weapons or drugs in the local jail or workhouse

C

39-5-408

Use of public money by state treasurer or other public officer

C

39-5-409

Embezzlement of public money or property

C

39-5-508

Corruptly stealing, withdrawing or avoiding records and judicial proceedings

C

39-5-522

Juror agreeing to give verdict or receiving improper evidence

C

39-5-804

Misprision of treason

C

39-5-805

Sedition

C

39-5-813

Destruction, injury or interference with property so as to hinder preparation for defense or war

C

39-5-814

Causing defects in war preparation

C

39-6-417(a)(1)(B)

Manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of Schedule II controlled substances

C

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule III controlled substances to person under 18 who is 3 years such person's junior

C

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule IV controlled substances to person under 18 who is 3 years such person's junior

C

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule III

C

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule IV

C

39-6-915(a)

Furnishing intoxicating liquor which causes death (voluntary manslaughter)

C

39-6-915(b)

Furnishing intoxicating liquor which causes paralysis or impairment of sight

C

39-6-1138(b)

Promoting performances which include sexual conduct by child

C

39-6-1138(c)

Parents consenting to child's participation in performance which includes sexual conduct

C

39-3705

Third degree criminal sexual conduct

D

39-1-504

Attempt to destroy property by fire bomb

D

39-1-604(a)

Conspiracy to commit felony on person of another

D

39-1-604

Conspiracy to indict or prosecute innocent person for felony

D

39-1-605

Conspiracy to commit offense against state or violate election laws

D

39-1-606

Conspiracy to destroy property

D

39-1-608

Conspiracy to commit arson

D

39-1-609

Conspiracy to commit illegal act capable of destroying property by possession, use or transportation of explosives

D

39-1-613

Conspiracy to use fire bomb

D

39-2-104

Assault with intent to commit robbery

D

39-2-701

Threats for purpose of extortion or obtaining action

D

39-2-702

Use of intimidation or coercion to influence state official

D

39-2-707

Night riders using intimidation to prevent disposal of farm products

D

39-2-708

Night riders using intimidation to compel dismissal of laborers

D

39-2-709

Inciting or conspiring to commit offense under § 39-2707 or § 39-2-708

D

39-2-710

Burning of cross or religious symbol

D

39-3-125

Stealing livestock

D

39-3-129

Receiving stolen livestock

D

39-3-204

Setting fire to any material or thing with intent to burn building or other thing

D

39-3-402

Breaking after entry into dwelling

D

39-3-404

Burglary of business

D

39-3-505

Misuse of credit card over $200

D

39-3-506

Misrepresentation of amount of money, goods, and services furnished on credit card where difference exceeds $100

D

39-3-512

Obtaining goods, property or services by false or fraudulent use of credit card over $200

D

39-3-607

Interference with E.F.T.S. system

D

39-3-703(a)

Malicious injury to structures with explosives

D

39-3-901

Obtaining property by false pretense over $200

D

39-3-902

Receiving property obtained under false pretense over $200

D

39-3-906

Fraudulent breach of trust by disposition of collateral or proceeds under security agreement over $200

D

39-3-907

Fraudulent breach of trust over $200

D

39-3-927(a)

Disposal of consumer goods subject to UCC security interest over $200

D

39-3-927(b)

Disposal of property covered by mortgage or trust deed over $200

D

39-3-932

Destruction or concealment of public records over $200

D

39-3-946

False personation to obtain property over $200

D

39-3-1104

Grand larceny

D

39-3-1106

Larceny from the person

D

39-3-1107

Feloniously stealing or taking by robbery any public records or valuable papers

D

39-3-1109

Corruptly stealing, withdrawing or avoiding public papers

D

39-3-1111

Severing and carrying away fixtures, products or minerals from land over $200

D

39-3-1112

Receiving stolen goods valued over $200

D

39-3-1114

Receiving personal property stolen out of state over $200

D

39-3-1115

Bringing stolen property into state over $200

D

39-3-1116

Receiving stolen public records or valuable papers

D

39-3-1117

Wrongful appropriation of property found over $200

D

39-3-1118

Appropriation of property by person having custody over $200

D

39-3-1119

Contract of bailment or agency to make wrongful appropriation over $200

D

39-3-1120

Conversion of trust fund by executor, administrator, guardian or trustee over $200

D

39-3-1121

Embezzlement by private officer, clerk or employee over $200

D

39-3-1123

Receiving embezzled property over $200

D

39-3-1132

Transfer of recorded devices or manufacture or distribution without consent of owner (second offense)

D

39-3-1404(b)

Intentionally damaging or destroying computer system

D

39-3-1404(c)

Concealing proceeds of computer crime

D

39-4-206

Failure to preserve life of infant prematurely born alive during abortion

D

39-5-104

Peace officer or state, county or municipal employee accepting bribe

D

39-6-211

Destruction of steamboat of value over $500

D

39-6-417(a)(1)(C)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of Schedule III controlled substance

D

39-6-417(a)(1)(D)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of Schedule IV controlled substance

D

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule V controlled substances to person under 18 who is 3 years such person's junior

D

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule VI controlled substance to person under 18 who is 3 years such person's junior

D

39-6-418

Person over 18 distributing Schedule VII controlled substance to person under 18 who is 3 years such person's junior

D

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule V

D

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule VI

D

39-6-419

Second or subsequent conviction for violation of § 39-6417, Schedule VII

D

39-1-307

Accessories after the fact

E

39-1-504

Attempt to destroy property by fire bomb

E

39-1-506

Attempt to destroy property by placing explosives

E

39-1-611

Conspiracy by juvenile 16 or older confined in an institution to commit offenses outlined in § 39-1-110 (assault by juvenile 16 or older confined in institution), § 39-2344 (participation in riot by juvenile 16 or older confined in an institution)

E

39-1-614

Conspiracy to commit sabotage

E

39-1-615

Conspiracy to riot

E

39-2-102

Assault with intent to commit felony

E

39-2-118

Negligence by steamboat operator causing injury

E

39-2-223

Involuntary manslaughter

E

39-2-605

Statutory rape

E

39-2-607

Sexual battery

E

39-2-608(b)

Assault with intent to commit sexual battery

E

39-2-635

Procuring female for prostitution

E

39-2-639

Enticing female, previously reputed virtuous, to house of ill fame

E

39-3-102

Unlawful killing of horses, cattle, or sheep

E

39-3-105

Animal fighting other than cocks

E

39-3-203

Setting fire to property other than building or structure

E

39-3-206

Maliciously setting a fire on land of another

E

39-3-209

Causing fire of personal property by use of fire bomb

E

39-3-211

Possession of fire bomb or materials

E

39-3-212

Manufacture or disposal of fire bomb

E

39-3-301

Knowingly drawing check or order in excess of $100 without sufficient funds

E

39-3-306

Employer giving employee check in excess of $100 with fraudulent intent

E

39-3-406

Breaking into vehicles

E

39-3-408

Carrying burglary tools

E

39-3-503

False statement to procure credit card

E

39-3-504

Credit card theft or forgery

E

39-3-505

Misuse of credit card under $200

E

39-3-506

Misrepresentation of amount of money, goods or services furnished on credit card where difference does not exceed $100

E

39-3-507

Completion of incomplete credit card or duplication without consent of owner

E

39-3-508

Receipt of money, goods or services obtained in violation of credit card laws

E

39-3-512

Obtaining goods, property or services by false or fraudulent use of credit card under $200

E

39-3-603

Making false statements to obtain issuance of debit card

E

39-3-604

Debit card offenses under $200

E

39-3-605

Misuse of debit cards under $200

E

39-3-606

Completion of incomplete or duplication of debit card without consent of owner

E

39-3-608

Use of stolen cards or illegally possessed debit card

E

39-3-609

Misrepresentation of amount of money, goods or services furnished on debit card

E

39-3-610

Card holder using card after reporting it stolen or lost

E

39-3-703(b)

Malicious injury to personal property over $25.00 with explosives

E

39-3-706

Unauthorized possession or transportation of explosives

E

39-3-710

False or malicious reports of explosives in building or structure

E

39-3-711

Convicted felon carrying explosives

E

39-3-803

Forging or counterfeiting of instrument or currency

E

39-3-804

Transfer of forged paper

E

39-3-805

Making counterfeit instrument of fictitious corporation or person

E

39-3-806

Affixing fictitious signature to instrument of fictitious corporation or company

E

39-3-807

Passing counterfeit bank bill which circulates as currency

E

39-3-808

Possession of counterfeit bank bill

E

39-3-809

Completing counterfeit bills or instruments

E

39-3-810

Altering counterfeit bills or instruments

E

39-3-811

Preparation of counterfeit stamp or plate

E

39-3-812

Possession of counterfeit stamp or plate

E

39-3-813

Making bank paper

E

39-3-814

Making or mending paper, molds, or machines used in preparing bank paper

E

39-3-815

Counterfeiting coin

E

39-3-816

Adulteration of coin

E

39-3-817

Possession or passing of counterfeit coin

E

39-3-818

Making or concealing counterfeit machine

E

39-3-819

Making or possessing adulterated metal for conversion into counterfeit coin

E

39-3-901

Obtaining property by false pretense under $200

E

39-3-902

Receiving property obtained under false pretense under $200

E

39-3-906

Fraudulent breach of trust by disposition of collateral proceeds under security agreement under $200

E

39-3-907

Fraudulent breach of trust under $200

E

39-3-913

Selling animal under false representation of pedigree

E

39-3-914

Giving false impression of death

E

39-3-919(a)

Packing foreign objects in cotton or tobacco

E

39-3-919(b)

Person from adjoining state selling cotton containing foreign objects in this state

E

39-3-926(b)

Removal from state of personal property subject to UCC security interest

E

39-3-926(c)

Removal from state of property embraced by mortgage or trust deed

E

39-3-926(d)

Removal from state of property the title to which is retained under conditional sales contract

E

39-3-927(a)

Disposal of consumer goods subject to UCC security interest under $200

E

39-3-927(b)

Disposal of property covered by mortgage or trust deed under $200

E

39-3-930

Granting of security interest in personal property without title

E

39-3-932

Destruction or concealment of public record under $200

E

39-3-933

Destruction or concealment of will

E

39-3-936

Second or subsequent conviction for possession, sale or transfer of any apparatus for theft of telecommunication service

E

39-3-944

Falsification of medical records or hospital bill

E

39-3-946

False personation to obtain property under $200

E

39-3-948

False or fraudulent insurance claim

E

39-3-949

False entries in books or records with intent to defraud

E

39-3-951

Issuing false stock certificates

E

39-3-1104

Petit larceny

E

39-3-1111

Severing and carrying away fixtures, products or minerals from land under $100

E

39-3-1113

Receiving stolen goods valued under $200

E

39-3-1114

Receiving personal property stolen out of state under $200

E

39-3-1115

Bringing stolen property into state under $200

E

39-3-1117

Wrongful appropriation of property found under $200

E

39-3-1118

Appropriation of property by person having custody under $200

E

39-3-1119

Contract of bailment or agency to make wrongful appropriation under $200

E

39-3-1120

Conversion of trust fund by executor, administrator, guardian or trustee under $200

E

39-3-1121

Embezzlement by private officer, clerk or employee under $200

E

39-3-1123

Receiving embezzled property under $200

E

39-3-1124

Third or subsequent shoplifting conviction

E

39-3-1125

Third or subsequent conviction for concealment of unpurchased goods (regardless of value of merchandise concealed)

E

39-3-1126

Theft, embezzlement or copying trade secret

E

39-3-1132

Transfer of recorded devices or manufacture or distribution without consent of owner

E

39-3-1134

Offenses against parking meter

E

39-3-1135

Third offense for unauthorized taking, concealing or possession of library material

E

39-3-1206

Malicious trespass on farmland

E

39-3-1311

Destruction of land or line marks

E

39-3-1313

Destruction of tobacco plant bed or other plant beds; aiding and abetting destruction of plant bed

E

39-3-1318

Cutting or removing timber from land of another for purpose of marketing

E

39-3-1320

Cutting or destroying building or fences on public land

E

39-3-1324

Tapping or entering telegraph, telephone, electric light and poles or gas lines

E

39-3-1327

Vandalism of houses of worship, graveyards, cemetery and excavation and archaeological sites

E

39-3-1404(a)

Willfully gaining access to computer system with intent to defraud

E

39-4-111

Leaving state after abandoning wife

E

39-4-112

Leaving state after abandoning child

E

39-4-113

Leaving state after court order for support

E

39-4-201

Performance of criminal abortion

E

39-4-202

Failure to obtain consent before abortion

E

39-4-208

Unlawful research and experimentation upon aborted fetus

E

39-4-301

Bigamy

E

39-4-304

Marrying husband or wife of another

E

39-4-305

Teaching or inducing to practice polygamy

E

39-4-307

Begetting child on wife's sister

E

39-4-402

Exposing child to inclement weather

E

39-5-114

Bribery of or acceptance of bribe in connection with athletic sporting event

E

39-5-301

Personating another in judicial proceedings

E

39-5-407

State treasurer or other officer receiving interest or reward for deposit of public funds

E

39-5-415

Officer having custody of a convicted felon voluntarily permitting escape

E

39-5-416

Penitentiary official voluntarily permitting escape

E

39-5-420

Corruptly appointing jurors

E

39-5-421

False certification that conveyance of property was proven or acknowledged

E

39-5-422

False noting, recording, registering or certifying conveyance of property

E

39-5-433

Lobbying members of general assembly

E

39-5-434

Absence of legislator for purposes of obstruction of busi-ness of general assembly

E

39-5-435

Refusal of officer of bank or other corporation to deliver books or other documents to general assembly

E

39-5-501

Compounding offense punishable with death or life imprisonment

E

39-5-507

Encouraging disruption of communication to police and firefighters

E

39-5-509(a)

Interference with working of prisoners

E

39-5-509(b)

Leading mob to interfere with working of prisoners

E

39-5-521

Intimidation of juror's family

E

39-5-601

Perjury

E

39-5-604

Subornation of perjury

E

39-5-605

Perjury or subornation of perjury on trial for felony

E

39-5-606

Misstatement of facts in an affidavit for parole/pardon

E

39-5-701

Rescue of person in lawful custody for felony arrest or conviction

E

39-5-702

Escape or attempt to escape from penitentiary

E

39-5-703

Aiding and abetting escape or attempt to escape from penitentiary

E

39-5-706

Escape or attempt to escape from local jail or workhouse

E

39-5-708

Aiding or assisting prisoner to escape from place of confinement

E

39-5-711

Aiding inmate of state institution to escape

E

39-5-720

Bail jumping in case of felony

E

39-5-833

Membership in communist party

E

39-5-843

Mutilating or casting contempt on United States or Tennessee flag

E

39-5-847

Willful destruction or desecration of United States flag

E

39-5-848

Destruction of selective service card

E

39-6-108

Offering or giving poisonous treat, candy or gift to another

E

39-6-202

Obstruction of or injury to railroad tracks or equipment

E

39-6-208

Cutting or taking property of electric railway

E

39-6-210

Racing steamboat resulting in accident

E

39-6-212

Destruction of steamboat with value under $500

E

39-6-310

Entering campuses, buildings, to incite public disturbance or violence

E

39-6-322

Participating in, organizing or inciting to riot

E

39-6-323

Interference with officers during riot

E

39-6-324

Looting

E

39-6-341

Entering school property to participate in riot

E

39-6-344

Participation in riot by juvenile 16 or older confined in an institution

E

39-6-345

Prisoners rioting or participating in riot

E

39-6-417

Third or subsequent conviction for possession of controlled substance without valid prescription

E

39-6-417(a)(1)(E)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of Schedule V controlled substance

E

39-6-417(a)(1)(F)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of Schedule VI controlled substance

E

39-6-417(a)(1)(G)

Manufacture, delivery or sale of Schedule VII controlled substance

E

39-6-452

Sale of glue for intoxication

E

39-6-454(a)

Sale of imitation controlled substance

E

39-6-454(b)

Manufacture of imitation controlled substance

E

39-6-608

Professional gambling

E

39-6-613

Keeping room or table for certain gambling

E

39-6-622

Keeping place for betting on horse race

E

39-6-626

Promoting prostitution

E

39-6-635

Illegally transporting pinball machine into state after 6/30/80

E

39-6-701

Destruction of cemetery monument or marker

E

39-6-702

Improper disposition of dead human body

E

39-6-705

Removal or disinterment of dead human body for purpose of sale

E

39-6-904

Second or subsequent violation of § 39-6-902 (unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages) and § 39-6-903 (unlawful sale of intoxicating bitters)

E

39-6-908

Transportation of intoxicating liquors by common carrier (individual)

E

39-6-909

Personal transportation of intoxicating liquors

E

39-6-921

Second or subsequent conviction of unlawful storage of liquor for sale

E

39-6-1104

Third or subsequent conviction for importing, preparing, distributing, possessing or appearing in obscene material

E

39-6-1139

Solicitation of person to massage or expose erogenous area for compensation or permitting such solicitation

E

39-6-1504

Filing fraudulent solicitation statement with secretary of state

E

39-6-1522

Unauthorized interstate solicitation for police, judicial or safety association

E

39-6-1609

Cutting or causing break in levee

E

39-6-1713

Manufacture, possession or sale of sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle or machine gun

E

39-6-1716

Convicted felon carrying a firearm

E

39-6-1717

Carrying dangerous weapon into establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages

E

39-6-1718

Possession of deadly weapon on school grounds

E

39-6-1719

Sale or possession of exploding bullets

E

(b) These classifications shall be used for sentencing after November 1, 1989, if the offense was committed on or after July 1, 1982, and prior to November 1, 1989, except first degree murder, which shall be punished by death or life imprisonment.

T.C.A. § 40-35-118

Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6; 1990, ch. 1030, § 31; 1992, ch. 655, § 1.