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TCA 39-16-302

Impersonation of licensed professional

FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

It is illegal to practice or claim to be licensed in a profession (like law, medicine, engineering) when you are not actually licensed to do so. Violation is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines.

Penalty Details

ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
(a) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed to do so, to practice or pretend to be licensed to practice a profession for which a license certifying the qualifications of the licensee to practice the profession is required. (b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
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Quick Facts

FELONY E
TCA Section39-16-302
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000
Recent Bookings1+

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