CARMELINA A CRUZ-ORDONEZ
Sevier County · Booked May 13, 2025

Personal Information
CARMELINA CRUZ-ORDONEZ was booked in Sevier County on May 13, 2025 on 2 felonies, including Haley’s Law and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Haley’s Law
Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)
Committing child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment in an aggravated manner (such as using a firearm or weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or causing substantial risk of death) is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and/or up to $25,000 in fines. If the conduct involves extreme cruelty or results in death, it can be elevated to a Class A felony.
Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
First Degree Murder
Original: HOMICIDE:FIRST DEGREE MURDER
First degree murder occurs in five situations: (1) a premeditated and intentional killing; (2) a killing during the commission of certain dangerous felonies like robbery, burglary, kidnapping, or child abuse; (3) a killing caused by throwing or discharging a bomb or destructive device; (4) a killing during an act of terrorism; or (5) a killing during rape or aggravated rape. A conviction results in death, life without parole, or life imprisonment—except for those under 18 at the time of the offense, who cannot receive the death penalty.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationHaley’s Law
Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)
Committing child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment in an aggravated manner (such as using a firearm or weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or causing substantial risk of death) is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and/or up to $25,000 in fines. If the conduct involves extreme cruelty or results in death, it can be elevated to a Class A felony.
Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
First Degree Murder
Original: HOMICIDE:FIRST DEGREE MURDER
First degree murder occurs in five situations: (1) a premeditated and intentional killing; (2) a killing during the commission of certain dangerous felonies like robbery, burglary, kidnapping, or child abuse; (3) a killing caused by throwing or discharging a bomb or destructive device; (4) a killing during an act of terrorism; or (5) a killing during rape or aggravated rape. A conviction results in death, life without parole, or life imprisonment—except for those under 18 at the time of the offense, who cannot receive the death penalty.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationHaley’s Law
Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)
Committing child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment in an aggravated manner (such as using a firearm or weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or causing substantial risk of death) is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and/or up to $25,000 in fines. If the conduct involves extreme cruelty or results in death, it can be elevated to a Class A felony.
Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
Haley’s Law
Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)
Committing child abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment in an aggravated manner (such as using a firearm or weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or causing substantial risk of death) is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and/or up to $25,000 in fines. If the conduct involves extreme cruelty or results in death, it can be elevated to a Class A felony.
Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000
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