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TCA 55-50-601

Misdemeanors

MISDEMEANOR CClass C Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

Misdemeanors — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty Details

ClassificationClass C Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail30 days
Maximum Fine$50
Penalty SummaryClass C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Display or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person’s possession, any cancelled, revoked, suspended, or fraudulently altered driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document; (2) Lend a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another; (3) Display or represent as one’s own any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document not issued to the person; (4) Fail or refuse to surrender to the department upon its lawful demand any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; (5) Permit or commit any unlawful use of a driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document issued to the person; (6) Do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required by this chapter, notwithstanding any contrary law; or (7) Display or have in possession any photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile of any driver license, certificate of driving or other government-issued photo identification document unless authorized by this chapter.
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Quick Facts

MISDEMEANOR C
TCA Section55-50-601
Max Jail30 days
Max Fine$50
Recent Bookings3+

Geographic Distribution

Putnam
2
Cocke
1