TCA 39-14-302
Aggravated arson
FELONY AClass A Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
This law makes it a Class A felony (15-60 years in prison and/or up to $50,000 fine) to commit arson when one or more people are inside the building at the time or when anyone—including firefighters or police—suffers serious bodily injury from the fire or explosion. This is the most serious arson charge.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass A Felony
Maximum Jail15-60 years
Maximum Fine$50,000
Penalty SummaryClass A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000
(a) A person commits aggravated arson who commits arson as defined in § 39-14-301 or § 39-14-303: (1) When one (1) or more persons are present therein; or (2) When any person, including firefighters and law enforcement officials, suffers serious bodily injury as a result of the fire or explosion. (b) Aggravated arson is a Class A felony.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allCody Craft
Sullivan Co. · Mar 21, 2026
Tony Carreathers
Hamilton Co. · Mar 12, 2026
Braxton Gordon
Blount Co. · Feb 21, 2026
Mario Wilson
Shelby Co. · Feb 21, 2026
Cody Huckabee
Hamilton Co. · Feb 11, 2026
Phillip Brown
Knox Co. · Feb 10, 2026
Diego Pedro
Knox Co. · Feb 6, 2026
Cynthia Banks
Jefferson Co. · Feb 4, 2026
Quick Facts
FELONY A
TCA Section39-14-302
Max Jail15-60 years
Max Fine$50,000
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Hamblen5
McMinn3
Loudon3
Knox3
Scott2
Hamilton2
Blount2
Sullivan1
Shelby1
Putnam1
Jefferson1