Tennessee Laws

JCOIN Drug Induced Homicide Specific

Question:

What is the maximum incarceration period?

Answer:
709-720 months
This answer is derived from 4 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (b) The authorized terms of imprisonment and fines for felonies are: see full law
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    (1) Class A felony, not less than fifteen (15) nor more than sixty (60) years. In addition, the jury may assess a fine not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), unless otherwise provided by statute; see full law
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    (1) Second degree murder is a Class A felony. see full law
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    (2) Notwithstanding the Tennessee Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989, compiled in title 40, chapter 35, a person convicted of subdivision (a)(2) where the victim is a minor shall be punished from within one (1) range higher than the sentencing range otherwise appropriate for the person. see full law