Tennessee Code 40-17-103 – Failure of defendant to testify
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-17-103
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
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.