Tennessee SB1982 creates a rebuttable presumption against probation for defendants convicted of aggravated assault involving a firearm.
Tennessee SB1982 amends the state's probation eligibility criteria by establishing a rebuttable presumption that defendants convicted of aggravated assault under § 39-13-102 are not suitable for probation if the offense involved the use or display of a firearm. This change applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026.
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