TCA 39-13-302
False imprisonment
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
False imprisonment is knowingly removing or confining another person unlawfully in a way that substantially interferes with their freedom of movement. Punishment is up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass A Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail11 months 29 days
Maximum Fine$2,500
Penalty SummaryClass A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
(a) A person commits the offense of false imprisonment who knowingly removes or confines another unlawfully so as to interfere substantially with the other’s liberty. (b) False imprisonment is a Class A misdemeanor.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allVICTORIA WILLIAMS
Sumner Co. · Mar 16, 2026
Alberto Jarquin-Orozco
Sumner Co. · Mar 15, 2026
Jason Nelson
Hamilton Co. · Mar 10, 2026
Jason Fenwick
Cocke Co. · Mar 9, 2026
Christopher Nelson
Sullivan Co. · Mar 9, 2026
Carroll Quick
Sullivan Co. · Mar 6, 2026
Ronald Butterworth
Anderson Co. · Mar 6, 2026
Travis Sharp
Knox Co. · Feb 27, 2026
Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section39-13-302
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Davidson19
Knox12
Shelby11
Hamilton10
Sullivan4
Fayette4
Anderson4
Roane3
Madison3
Giles3
Sumner2
Sevier2
+ 12 more counties