TCA 39-13-212
Criminally negligent homicide
FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Criminally negligent homicide is causing someone's death through criminally negligent conduct (reckless disregard for human life, but falling short of intentional killing). Punishment ranges from 1 to 6 years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
(a) Criminally negligent conduct that results in death constitutes criminally negligent homicide. (b) Criminally negligent homicide is a Class E felony.
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Quick Facts
FELONY E
TCA Section39-13-212
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000
Recent Bookings4+
Geographic Distribution
Shelby3
Knox1