TCA 39-14-106
Unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles – Joyriding
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and/or $2,500 fine) to take someone else's vehicle (car, plane, motorcycle, bike, boat, etc.) without permission, even if you only intend to use it temporarily and return it—this is commonly called "joyriding."
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 person commits a Class A misdemeanor who takes another’s automobile, airplane, motorcycle, bicycle, boat or other vehicle without the consent of the owner and the person does not have the intent to deprive the owner thereof.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allAntavis Rowe
Shelby Co. · Mar 11, 2026
Shanda Pirtle
Madison Co. · Mar 9, 2026
Chaquarious Mason
Madison Co. · Mar 5, 2026
April Howard
Shelby Co. · Feb 22, 2026
Javonta Saulter
Shelby Co. · Feb 19, 2026
Richard Wheeler
Shelby Co. · Feb 19, 2026
Sergio Leiva-Benavides
Shelby Co. · Feb 17, 2026
Reginald Brown
Shelby Co. · Feb 17, 2026
Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section39-14-106
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Davidson151
Knox11
Shelby9
Wayne4
McMinn2
Madison2
Sullivan1
Stewart1
Scott1
Putnam1
Monroe1
Lincoln1
+ 6 more counties