TCA 40-35-105
Standard offender
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A 'standard offender' is someone with no prior felony convictions (or minimal history) who receives the base sentencing range for their offense classification, without enhancements for prior criminal history.
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(a) A standard offender is a defendant not sentenced as: (1) A multiple offender, as defined by § 40-35-106; (2) A persistent offender, as defined by § 40-35-107; (3) A career offender, as defined by § 40-35-108; (4) An especially mitigated offender, as defined by § 40-35-109; or (5) A repeat violent offender, as defined by § 40-35-120. (b) The sentence for a standard offender is within Range I. (c) If the judgment of conviction does not include a sentence range, it shall be returned to the sentencing court to be completed.
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TCA Section40-35-105