Classification of Offenses

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Criminal Procedure
4. Tennessee Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989
5. General Provisions
6. Classification of Offenses

1. 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.
2. An offense designated a felony without specification as to category is a Class E felony.
3. 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.
4. An offense designated as a misdemeanor without specification as to category is a Class A misdemeanor.

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