Sentencing - As introduced, states that there is a rebuttable presumption that a defendant convicted of aggravated assault is not a favorable candidate for probation if the offense involved the use or display of a firearm during the commission of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

Summary

The bill amends Tennessee’s sentencing code to create a presumption that anyone convicted of aggravated assault involving a gun is not a favorable probation candidate, unless the presumption is rebutted. It applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026 and affects defendants, judges, and probation officials. The change aims to ensure harsher supervision for gun‑related violent crimes.

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