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TCA 55-5-116

Altering, falsifying or forging evidences of title, assignments or plates a felony

FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

Altering, falsifying or forging evidences of title, assignments or plates a felony — Class E felony. Up to 1-6 years in jail and $3,000 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty Details

ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
It is a Class E felony for any person to: (1) Alter with fraudulent intent any certificate of title, certificate of registration, registration plate, or permit issued by the department or any county clerk of this state by virtue of chapters 1-6 of this title; (2) Alter or falsify with fraudulent intent or forge any assignment upon a certificate of title; or (3) Hold or use the document or plate, knowing the document or plate to have been altered, forged or falsified.
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Quick Facts

FELONY E
TCA Section55-5-116
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000
Recent Bookings8+

Geographic Distribution

Putnam
5
Sevier
1
Roane
1
Loudon
1
Jefferson
1