Tennessee § 39-11-110 - Felonies and misdemeanors distinguished.
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§ 39-11-110. Felonies and misdemeanors distinguished.
All violations of law that may be punished by one (1) year or more of confinement or by the infliction of the death penalty are denominated felonies, and all violations of law punishable by fine or confinement for less than one (1) year, or both, are denominated misdemeanors. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Cross-References. Classification of felony offenses occurring prior to November 1, 1989, § 40-35-118 . Classification of misdemeanors and felonies, § 40-35-110 . Criminal Sentencing Reform Act, title 40, ch. 35. Penalties for misdemeanors and felonies, § 40-35-111 . Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), §§ 25.62, 27.194. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 8 Tenn. Juris., Criminal Procedure, §§ 4, 25; 16 Tenn. Juris., Intoxicating Liquors, § 3; 17 Tenn. Juris., Justices of Peace and General Sessions Courts, § 22. Tennessee Law of Evidence (2nd ed., Cohen, Paine and Sheppeard), § 803(22).1.
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Section 39-11-110 ("Felonies and misdemeanors distinguished.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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