TCA 39-12-107
Grading attempt, solicitation and conspiracy
MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
When you attempt a crime, you are charged one level lower than the actual crime (for example, if you attempted a felony, you'd be charged with a misdemeanor instead); however, attempting a Class C misdemeanor is not itself a crime. When you solicit (ask) someone to commit a crime, you are charged two levels lower than the crime you asked them to commit, unless the crime you asked them to commit was a Class B or C misdemeanor (in which case solicitation itself is not a crime). When you conspire (agree) with others to commit a crime, you are charged one level lower than that crime, unless the crime was a Class C misdemeanor (in which case conspiracy is not itself a crime).
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
(a) Criminal attempt is an offense one (1) classification lower than the most serious crime attempted, unless the offense attempted was a Class C misdemeanor, in which case the attempt would not be an offense. (b) Solicitation is an offense two (2) classifications lower than the most serious offense solicited, unless the offense solicited was a Class B or C misdemeanor, in which case the solicitation would not be an offense. (c) Except as provided in § 39-17-417(i) and (j), conspiracy is an offense one (1) classification lower than the most serious offense that is the object of the conspiracy, unless the offense conspired was a Class C misdemeanor, in which case the conspiracy would not be an offense.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section39-12-107
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50