Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

Tennessee HB1962 amends Title 40, Chapter 35 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a rebuttable presumption against granting probation for defendants convicted of aggravated assault when a firearm was used or displayed during the commission of the offense. This bill primarily affects defendants convicted of aggravated assault and the judicial process regarding their eligibility for probation. A key provision is the introduction of the presumption, which shifts the burden of proof to the defendant to demonstrate that they are a favorable candidate for probation despite the circumstances of their offense.