(a) A crime of force or violence committed while acting in concert with two (2) or more other persons shall be classified one (1) classification higher than if it was committed alone.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-12-302

  • Acting in concert: as used in this part , means such conduct that would make one criminally responsible pursuant to §. See Tennessee Code 39-12-301
  • Force: means compulsion by the use of physical power or violence and shall be broadly construed to accomplish the purposes of this title. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
(b) The indictment shall charge that the offense was committed while acting in concert with two (2) or more other persons.