Tennessee § 39-13-103 - Reckless endangerment.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-103 — Reckless endangerment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-13-103. Reckless endangerment.
A person commits an offense who recklessly engages in conduct that places or may place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. Reckless endangerment is a Class A misdemeanor. Reckless endangerment committed with a deadly weapon is a Class E felony. Reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a habitation, as defined under § 39-14-401, is a Class C felony, unless the habitation was unoccupied at the time of the offense, in which event it is a Class D felony. In addition to the penalty authorized by this subsection (b), the court shall assess a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c). Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 2011, ch. 409, § 1; 2012, ch. 1048, § 2; 2013, ch. 154, §§ 53, 54; 2019, ch. 279, § 3. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section proscribes reckless conduct which places another in a position of danger. Amendments. The 2019 amendment inserted “or antique firearm” following “discharging a firearm” in (b)(3). Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 279, § 5. May 2, 2019. Cross-References. Criminal Sentencing Reform Act, title 40, ch. 35. Culpability, title 39, ch. 11, part 3. Felonies and misdemeanors distinguished, § 39-11-110 . Penalties for Class C, D and E felonies, § 40-35-111 . Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Title definitions, § 39-11-106 . Law Reviews. Criminal Attempt — Murder Two: The Law in Tennessee After State v. Kimbrough (Barbara Kritchevsky), 28 U. Mem. L. Rev. 3 (1997). Attorney General Opinions. Municipality unable to prohibit state authorized hunting, OAG 98-038 (2/9/98).
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-103 cover?
Section 39-13-103 ("Reckless endangerment.") 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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