Domestic Assault Law in Tennessee: Who does it apply?
Current or former spouses;
Those who do or have lived together;
Dating Relationships
If you are related by blood or adoption or were formerly related by marriage;
Applies to children of current, former spouses, or children borne of a dating relationship;
What is Domestic Assault in Tennessee?
It is an assault, against a person in one of the previous categories. A person commits assault who:
– Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another;
– Intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or
– Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.
What is the punishment for Domestic Assault in Tennessee?
Domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor;
Potential Jail Time: 11 Months, 29 days;
Fines: Maximum fine of $5,000 plus an additional $225 maximum fine to be used for the funding of family violence shelters;
Required treatment, such as the batterer’s intervention program, possible alcohol or drug treatment as well as anger management; and
THE LOSS OF YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESS A FIREARM, FOREVER.
If you have been charged with Domestic Assault, contact our criminal defense attorneys in Nashville today at (615) 829 – 8259 for a free case consultation.
