If you assault an officer or first responder in Tennessee then you can face serious consequences such as large fines and a jail sentence. T.C.A. 39-13-116 is the applicable statute pertaining to this offense and sets out the language prescribing the mandatory fine of $5,000.00 and minimum 30 day jail sentence. It is important to recognize that these are the minimums and a court has discretion to apply a larger sentence. A person commits assault against a first responder, who is discharging … [Read more...]