Tennessee § 39-14-403 - Aggravated burglary.

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§ 39-14-403. Aggravated burglary.

Aggravated burglary is burglary of a habitation as defined in §§ 39-14-401 and 39-14-402. Aggravated burglary is a Class C felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; 1990, ch. 1030, § 23. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section defines the offense of aggravated burglary as a burglary of a habitation. The term “habitation,” defined in § 39-14-401 , is broader than “building” because it includes vehicles and structures other than buildings, such as modular units, mobile homes, trailers, campers and tents that are “adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons.” “Habitation” also includes garages and other outbuildings that are “separately secured and occupied portions” of a habitation. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Penalty for Class C felony, § 40-35-111 .

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