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TN Laws 2009 TN Sexual Offenses Local Case

TN Sexual Offenses Scenario Offense: aggravated rape of a child Classification: Class “A” Felony Range of Punishment: Shall be sentenced within Range III, as set forth in title 40, chapter 35. 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 Offense: sexual battery Classification: class E Felony Range of punishment: punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3000. In addition, persons convicted of sexual battery must register as sexual offenders

Offense: prostitution Classification: Class B misdemeanor Range of punishment: not greater than 6 months in jail or a fine not to exceed $500 or both unless otherwise provided by the statute. Offense: pornography Classification: class D felony, an individual possessing more than 50 individual pieces of pornography will be charged with a Class C felony. If the number of individual pieces exceeds 100, the offense is a Class B felony. Aggravated sexual exploitation, a Class C felony, is charged against those who distribute child pornography. Range of punishment: Not less than three years or more than fifteen years in prison

Offense: child molestation Classification: class c felony Range of punishment: 17 years in jail Offense: solicitation Classification: class B Felony Range of punishment: not less than 8 years and no more than thirty years in prison