Here is a Tennessee sex crime frequently asked question.What is Aggravated Statutory Rape ?

Aggravated Statutory Rape is the unlawful sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant , or of the defendant by the victim when the victim is at least thirteen (13) but less than eighteen (18) years of age and the defendant is at least ten (10) years older than the victim.

Aggravated statutory rape is a Class D felony which carries a full range of punishment of 2-12 years in jail.If one is convicted of aggravated statutory rape , it requires you to be place on the Tennessee sex offender registry.A complete version of the Tennessee sex offender laws can be found here.