40-35-110 - Classification of offenses. - Tennessee Statutes

40-35-110. Classification of offenses.

(a)  Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, into five (5) categories:

     (1)  Class A felonies;

     (2)  Class B felonies;

     (3)  Class C felonies;

     (4)  Class D felonies; and

     (5)  Class E felonies.

(b)  An offense designated a felony without specification as to category is a Class E felony.

(c)  Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentencing, into three (3) categories:

     (1)  Class A misdemeanors;

     (2)  Class B misdemeanors; and

     (3)  Class C misdemeanors.

(d)  An offense designated as a misdemeanor without specification as to category is a Class A misdemeanor.

[Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6.]