TCA 39-13-608
Offense of interception of radio frequency transmission to flee from criminal offense
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to intentionally listen to or intercept police, fire, emergency medical, corrections, or homeland security radio transmissions with the purpose of using that information to commit a crime or escape after committing a crime. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and $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) It is an offense for a person to knowingly intercept any radio frequency transmission with the intent to use the intercepted transmission to commit, facilitate, or aid in the flight from a criminal offense. (b) For purposes of this section, “radio frequency transmission” means any radio transmission made by a law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical, federal, state or local corrections or homeland security official during the course of the official’s duties. (c) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section39-13-608
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500