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2018 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 35 - Tennessee Criminal Sentencing Reform Act of 1989
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 40-35-118. Classification of repealed pre-1989 offenses [For list of classification for current offenses, see the compiler's note in § 40-35-110].
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-35-118 (2018)
(a) For the purpose of determining the classification of felony offenses in title 39 committed prior to November 1, 1989, the following classifications shall be used:
(b) These classifications shall be used for sentencing after November 1, 1989, if the offense was committed on or after July 1, 1982, and prior to November 1, 1989, except first degree murder, which shall be punished by death or life imprisonment.
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