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Tennessee Felonies: Classes & Sentences  

The Tennessee criminal justice system categorizes felonies into distinct classes, ranging from Class E to Class A, with Class A being the most severe. Understanding these classifications is crucial for legal professionals, defendants, and anyone involved in the Tennessee criminal justice system. 

The following breakdown details each felony class and its corresponding sentencing guidelines:

• Class E Felonies typically carry sentences of 1-6 years in prison and can include fines up to $3,000. Common Class E felonies include reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and theft of property valued between $1,000 and $2,500.
• Class D Felonies are punishable by 2-12 years of imprisonment and fines up to $5,000. These often involve crimes like burglary, reckless homicide, and unlawful surveillance.
• Class C Felonies come with sentences ranging from 3-15 years and potential fines up to $10,000. Robberies without weapons and aggravated assault are examples of Class C felonies.
• Class B Felonies carry sentences of 8-30 years and fines up to $25,000. These serious crimes include carjacking, money laundering, and sex trafficking.
• Class A Felonies represent the most severe category, with sentences ranging from 15-60 years and fines up to $50,000. First-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping fall into this classification, often carrying the most substantial penalties.

The actual sentence length within these ranges depends on various factors, including prior criminal history, aggravating circumstances, and mitigating factors.