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Tennessee Code > Title 40 > Chapter 17 > Part 1 > § 40-17-103. Failure of defendant to testify

The failure of the party defendant to make a request to testify and to testify in the defendant's own behalf shall not create any presumption against the defendant.

[Acts 1887, ch. 79, § 2; Shan., § 5601; Code 1932, § 9783; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2403.]

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Questions & Answers: Evidence

Does anyone have the right to question a minor about a possible criminal matter involving the minor without their parents consent or knowledge that it is happening?...

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Tennessee Laws: Evidence

U.S. Code Provisions: Evidence

U.S. Code Title 18 > Part II > Chapter 223 - Witnesses And Evidence

U.S. Code Title 28 > Part V > Chapter 115 - Evidence; Documentary

U.S. Code Title 28 > Part V > Chapter 117 - Evidence; Depositions

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