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TCA 40-38-610

Unlawful acts

MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

Unlawful acts — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

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 who falsely attests in an application that disclosure of the confidential address would endanger the safety of the applicant, or the minor or person with a disability on whose behalf the application is made, or who knowingly provides false or incorrect information upon making an application commits perjury. (b) Any individual who knowingly discloses a program participant‘s confidential address, or any other confidential information belonging to a program participant, in violation of this part commits a Class A misdemeanor. Where the disclosure resulted in harm to the program participant, the resulting harm shall be considered an enhancement factor when determining any punishment imposed. (c) Any individual who knowingly obtains a program participant’s confidential address, or any other confidential information belonging to a program participant, in violation of this part, knowing that the individual is not authorized to obtain the information, commits a Class A misdemeanor. Where the disclosure resulted in harm to the program participant, the resulting harm shall be considered an enhancement factor when determining any punishment imposed.
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Quick Facts

MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section40-38-610
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500