TCA 55-5-111
Buying, disposing of or possessing motor vehicle, engine or transmission with removed or altered identification mark or number unlawful
MISDEMEANOR AClass A Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Buying, disposing of or possessing motor vehicle, engine or transmission with removed or altered identification mark or number unlawful — 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
Any person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in that person’s possession any motor vehicle, engine or transmission removed from a motor vehicle, from which the manufacturer‘s serial, engine or transmission number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the division has been removed, defaced, covered, altered or destroyed commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR A
TCA Section55-5-111
Max Jail11 months 29 days
Max Fine$2,500