Tennessee Supreme Court· 5/16/2001

State v. Lewis

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44 S.W.3d 501
2001 Tenn. LEXIS 417

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discussing that the record supported a finding that firefighters’ lives were at risk for purposes of enhancement factor (10
finding both enhancement factors (10) and (16) applicable to the facts of the aggravated arson
holding, “the ‘multiple victim’ enhancement factor is well-suited to the aggravated arson statute, which does not permit multiple convictions in spite of the fact that multiple persons were victimized by the fire”
noting that the application of enhancement factor (4) is appropriate provided the vulnerabilities of the victim relate to “an inability to resist the crime, summon help, or testify at a later date”
finding particularly vulnerable enhancement factor applicable when arson was committed at 3:00 a.m., a time when residents of apartment building were sleeping
finding particularly vulnerable enhancement factor applicable when arson was committed at 3:00 a.m., a time when residents of apartment building were sleeping

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Judges: Janice M. Holder

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