§ 39-11-117. Classification of First Degree Murder
For the purposes of classification of other offenses, first degree murder is one (1) class above Class A. Attempted first degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder are Class A felonies. Solicitation to commit first degree murder is a Class B felony. For the sole and exclusive purpose of determining the classification of […]
§ 39-11-118. Restitution to Victims of Crime
In addition to the punishment authorized by the specific statute prohibiting the conduct, it is a part of the punishment for any offense committed in this state that the person committing the offense may be sentenced by the court to pay restitution to the victim or victims of the offense in accordance with §§ 40-35-104(c)(2) […]
§ 39-11-101. Objectives of Criminal Code
The general objectives of the criminal code are to: Proscribe and prevent conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably causes or threatens harm to individual, property, or public interest for which protection through the criminal law is appropriate; Give fair warning of what conduct is prohibited, and guide the exercise of official discretion in law enforcement, by […]
§ 39-11-102. Effect of Criminal Code
Conduct does not constitute an offense unless it is defined as an offense by statute, municipal ordinance, or rule authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute. Parts 1-6 of this chapter apply to offenses defined by other laws, unless otherwise provided by law. This title does not bar, suspend, or otherwise affect any right […]
§ 39-11-103. Territorial Jurisdiction
Every person, whether an inhabitant of this or any other state or country, is liable to punishment by the laws of this state, for an offense committed in this state, except where it is by law cognizable exclusively in the courts of the United States. When an offense is commenced outside of this state and […]