TCA 39-13-1004
Especially aggravated burglary
FELONY BClass B Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Especially aggravated burglary is when you commit burglary of either a home or building AND the victim suffers serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or serious physical harm), which is a Class B felony punished by 8 to 30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines; this charge is more serious and can be prosecuted under this section or another applicable law, but not both simultaneously.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass B Felony
Maximum Jail8-30 years
Maximum Fine$25,000
Penalty SummaryClass B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
(a) Especially aggravated burglary is: (1) Burglary, as described in § 39-13-1002, of a habitation or building other than a habitation; and (2) Where the victim suffers serious bodily injury. (b) For the purposes of this section, “victim” means any person lawfully on the premises. (c) Especially aggravated burglary is a Class B felony. (d) Acts which constitute an offense under this section may be prosecuted under this section or any other applicable section, but not both.
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Quick Facts
FELONY B
TCA Section39-13-1004
Max Jail8-30 years
Max Fine$25,000
Recent Bookings7+
Geographic Distribution
Loudon3
Blount2
Wayne1
Putnam1