Amends TCA Section 39-14-105.
Under present law, the penalty for theft of property or services is dependent on the value of the property or services obtained. For example, it is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or less; and it is a Class D felony if the value of the property or services obtained is $2,500 or more but less than $10,000. Present law also provides that theft of a firearm must be punished by confinement for not less than 30 days in addition to any other penalty authorized by law. Notwithstanding the present law penalty schedule, this bill makes theft of a firearm a Class D felony if: (1) The value of the property obtained is less than $10,000; and (2) The firearm was obtained from a law enforcement vehicle.
Under present law, the penalty for theft of property or services is dependent on the value of the property or services obtained. For example, it is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services obtained is $1,000 or less; and it is a Class D felony if the value of the property or services obtained is $2,500 or more but less than $10,000. Present law also provides that theft of a firearm must be punished by confinement for not less than 30 days in addition to any other penalty authorized by law. Notwithstanding the present law penalty schedule, this bill makes theft of a firearm a Class D felony if: (1) The value of the property obtained is less than $10,000; and (2) The firearm was obtained from a law enforcement vehicle.
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