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Sexual battery by an authority figure - Tennessee Sexual Assault Laws
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Sexual battery by an authority figure is classified as a Class C felony.
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Sexual battery by an authority figure is classified as a Class C felony.
Sexual battery by an authority figure Crime & Punishment in Tennessee :
The Tennessee code § 39-13-527 defines one degrees of the crime sexual battery by an authority figure, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Sexual battery by an authority figure - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class C felony |
Maximum of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine $10,000 |
Sexual battery by an authority figure is a charge that is unique to Tennessee. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual battery by an authority figure in Tennessee will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.