# Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-110: Classification of offenses

> Tennessee · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-110

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-110
- **Heading:** Classification of offenses
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 40 / Chapter 35 / Section 40-35-110

## Text

(a) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into five (5) categories: (1) Class A felonies; (2) Class B felonies; (3) Class C felonies; (4) Class D felonies; and (5) Class E felonies. (b) An offense designated a felony without specification as to category is a Class E felony. (c) Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into three (3) categories: (1) Class A misdemeanors; (2) Class B misdemeanors; and (3) Class C misdemeanors. (d) An offense designated as a misdemeanor without specification as to category is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6.
(a) Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into five (5) categories: (1) Class A felonies; (2) Class B felonies; (3) Class C felonies; (4) Class D felonies; and (5) Class E felonies.
(1) Class A felonies;
(2) Class B felonies;
(3) Class C felonies;
(4) Class D felonies; and
(5) Class E felonies.
(b) An offense designated a felony without specification as to category is a Class E felony.
(c) Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into three (3) categories: (1) Class A misdemeanors; (2) Class B misdemeanors; and (3) Class C misdemeanors.
(1) Class A misdemeanors;
(2) Class B misdemeanors; and
(3) Class C misdemeanors.
(d) An offense designated as a misdemeanor without specification as to category is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-103 Sentencing considerations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-104 Sentencing alternatives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-105 Standard offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-106 Multiple offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-107 Persistent offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-108 Career offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-109 Especially mitigated offender](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-110 Classification of offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111 Authorized terms of imprisonment and fines for felonies and misdemeanors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-112 Sentence ranges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 Mitigating factors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 Enhancement factors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-114.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C35_S40-35-110. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.