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CARMELINA A CRUZ-ORDONEZ

Sevier County · Booked May 13, 2025

Booking photo of CARMELINA A CRUZ-ORDONEZ, Sevier County, May 13, 2025

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RaceWhite
SexFemale
LocationSEVIERVILLE

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)

Charge 1
PENDING

Haley’s Law

Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)

TCA § 39-15-402

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

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
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Charge 2
FELONY

First Degree Murder

Original: HOMICIDE:FIRST DEGREE MURDER

TCA § 39-13-202

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

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Charge 3
PENDING

Haley’s Law

Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)

TCA § 39-15-402

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

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
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Charge 4
FELONY

First Degree Murder

Original: HOMICIDE:FIRST DEGREE MURDER

TCA § 39-13-202

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

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Charge 5
PENDING

Haley’s Law

Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)

TCA § 39-15-402

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

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
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Charge 6
PENDING

Haley’s Law

Original: AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT (HALEY'S LAW)

TCA § 39-15-402

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

Max Jail: 8-30 yearsMax Fine: $25,000
View full statute explanation