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TCA 39-13-532

Statutory rape by an authority figure

FELONY BClass B Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

Statutory rape by an authority figure is illegal sexual penetration with a minor between ages 13-17 when the offender is at least 4 years older and is in a position of authority over the victim (such as a teacher, coach, parent, or supervisor) and uses that authority to accomplish the act. Conviction results in 8-30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines (Class B felony). A person convicted of this crime is not eligible for probation or judicial diversion.

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) Statutory rape by an authority figure is the unlawful sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant or of the defendant by the victim when: (1) The victim is at least thirteen (13) but less than eighteen (18) years of age; (2) The defendant is at least four (4) years older than the victim; and (3) (A) The defendant was, at the time of the offense, in a position of trust, or had supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim by virtue of the defendant’s legal, professional, or occupational status and used the position of trust or power to accomplish the sexual penetration; or (B) The defendant had, at the time of the offense, parental or custodial authority over the victim by virtue of the defendant’s legal, professional, or occupational status and used the position to accomplish the sexual penetration. (b) Statutory rape by an authority figure is a Class B felony. (c) No person who is found guilty of or pleads guilty to the offense shall be eligible for probation pursuant to § 40-35-303 or judicial diversion pursuant to § 40-35- 313.
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Quick Facts

FELONY B
TCA Section39-13-532
Max Jail8-30 years
Max Fine$25,000
Recent Bookings8+

Geographic Distribution

Roane
11
Anderson
3
Shelby
2
Perry
2
Monroe
2
Campbell
2
Weakley
1
Wayne
1
Sevier
1
Morgan
1
Henry
1
Hamblen
1

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