As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Convicted” and “conviction” means a plea of guilty or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea of no contest accepted by the court;
criminal case

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 37-11-102

  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) “Juvenile” means a person under eighteen (18) years of age; and
(3) “Violent crime” means a felony enumerated as a violent crime under § 40-35-118 or a felony involving a weapon or firearm.
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