§ 39-13-103. Reckless endangerment.

TN Code § 39-13-103 (2019) (N/A)
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(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) 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).