Q: How much time can some do for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Tennessee?
A:
The severity of the punishment for aggravated assault will depend on your intent when the assault occurred. For instance, if the aggravated assault was intentional, then you may be charged with a class C felony in Tennessee. This means that you could spend anywhere from 3 to 15 years in prison if convicted.
However, if there is no direct intention to commit aggravated assault and instead the assault was committed due to your reckless behavior, then the charge is considered a class D felony in Tennessee. A class D felony assault charge is punishable by 2 to 12 years in prison.
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