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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits an offense who recklessly engages in conduct that places or may place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.
(b)(1) Reckless endangerment is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Reckless endangerment committed with a deadly weapon is a Class E felony.
(3) Reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a habitation, as defined under § 39-14-401, is a Class C felony, unless the habitation was unoccupied at the time of the offense, in which event it is a Class D felony.
(4) Reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle, as defined by § 55-1-103, is a Class C felony.
(5) In addition to the penalty authorized by this subsection (b), the court shall assess a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) to be collected as provided in § 55-10-412(b) and distributed as provided in § 55-10-412(c).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-13-103 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-13-103/
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