TCA 39-16-503
Tampering with or fabricating evidence
FELONY CClass C Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass C Felony
Maximum Jail3-15 years
Maximum Fine$10,000
Penalty SummaryClass C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
(a) It is unlawful for any person, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress, to: (1) Alter, destroy, or conceal any record, document or thing with intent to impair its verity, legibility, or availability as evidence in the investigation or official proceeding; or (2) Make, present, or use any record, document or thing with knowledge of its falsity and with intent to affect the course or outcome of the investigation or official proceeding. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C felony.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allIzaiah Little
Knox Co. · Mar 14, 2026
Joshua Harper
Sullivan Co. · Mar 13, 2026
Tammy Hollingsworth
Sumner Co. · Mar 12, 2026
WILLIE CARTER
Sumner Co. · Mar 12, 2026
Beaunca Perry
Madison Co. · Mar 11, 2026
Beaunca Perry
Madison Co. · Mar 10, 2026
TATUMN NEWMAN
Humphreys Co. · Mar 7, 2026
Timothy Hedrick
Blount Co. · Mar 5, 2026
Quick Facts
FELONY C
TCA Section39-16-503
Max Jail3-15 years
Max Fine$10,000
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Davidson59
Knox36
Putnam30
Hamilton20
Shelby14
Sumner11
Sevier11
Fayette11
Campbell11
Anderson11
McMinn10
Giles9
+ 22 more counties