Tennessee Code 29-13-410 – Violation of part – Penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-13-410
- Crime: means an offense under the laws of this state resulting in a specific physical, mental, or pecuniary injury, or death, to another person, and includes multiple crimes committed by a defendant. See Tennessee Code 29-13-402
- Victim: means :
(A) A person, not an accomplice of the defendant, who suffers a specific physical, mental, or pecuniary injury as a direct result of a crime. See Tennessee Code 29-13-402
An entity violating this part commits a Class A misdemeanor. If an entity contracts and makes payment to a defendant in violation of this part, the entity is liable to a victim of crime for three (3) times the amount that victim would be entitled to receive, plus the costs of collection including attorney’s fees.