TCA 40-30-403
Petition requesting analysis
FELONY BClass B Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Petition requesting analysis — Class B felony. Up to 8-30 years in jail and $25,000 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass B Felony
Maximum Jail8-30 years
Maximum Fine$25,000
Penalty SummaryClass B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
Enhancement NotesMultiple classifications: Class A felony, Class B felony
(a) Notwithstanding part 1 of this chapter, or any other law governing post-conviction relief to the contrary, any appropriate party may, at any time, file a petition requesting the performance of fingerprint analysis of any evidence that is in the possession or control of the prosecution, law enforcement, laboratory, or court, and that is related to the investigation or prosecution that resulted in a judgment of conviction and that may contain fingerprint evidence. (b) As used in this section, “any appropriate party” means: (1) A court on its own motion; (2) A district attorney general; or (3) A person convicted of and sentenced for the commission or attempted commission of: (A) First degree murder; (B) A Class A felony; (C) A Class B felony; (D) Any lesser included offense of an offense in subdivisions (b)(3)(A)-(C); or (E) Any other offense, at the direction of the court.
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Quick Facts
FELONY B
TCA Section40-30-403
Max Jail8-30 years
Max Fine$25,000