TCA 39-17-318
Unlawful exposure
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Unlawful exposure is intentionally sharing intimate photos or sexually explicit images of another identifiable person without their consent, when they originally expected the image to remain private, and the victim suffers emotional distress. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500.
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) A person commits unlawful exposure who, with the intent to cause emotional distress, distributes an image of the intimate part or parts of another identifiable person or an image of an identifiable person engaged in sexually explicit conduct if: (1) The image was photographed or recorded under circumstances where the parties agreed or understood that the image would remain private; and (2) The person depicted in the image suffers emotional distress. (b) As used in this section: (1) “Emotional distress” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-17-315; (2) “Identifiable person” means a person who is identifiable from the image itself or from information transmitted in connection with the image; (3) “Intimate part” means any portion of the primary genital area, buttock, or any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola that is either uncovered or visible through less than fully opaque clothing; and (4) “Sexually explicit conduct” has the same meaning as defined in § 39-13-301. (c) Nothing in this section precludes punishment under any other section of law providing for greater punishment. (d) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
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Hamilton Co. · Feb 27, 2026
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Hamilton Co. · Feb 13, 2026
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Hamilton Co. · Feb 13, 2026
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Hamilton Co. · Feb 13, 2026
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section39-17-318
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Hamilton5
Davidson4
Haywood1
Hamblen1
Campbell1
Blount1
Anderson1