Felony Defense
A felony is the most serious class of crime a person may be accused of. In Tennessee there are five classes of felony each with their own minimum and maximum punishments. The penalty for a felony conviction may include but is not limited to one (1) year to life in prison, mandatory fines, and the payment of restitution to any victims.
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Felonies in Tennessee are categorized into five (5) classes A-E, with Class A being the most severe and Class E being the lease severe.
Class A
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A possible sentence of 15 to 60 years in prison and
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fines up to $50,000.
Class B
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A possible sentence of 8 to 30 years in prison and
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fines up to $25,000.
Class C
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A possible sentence of 3 to 15 years in prison and
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fines up to $10,000.
Class D
A possible sentence of 2 to 12 years in prison and
fines up to $5,000.
Class E
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A possible sentence of 1 to 6 years in prison and
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fines up to $3,000.