Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-17-121

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

If the alleged victim of a sexual penetration or sexual contact within the meaning of § 39-13-501 is less than thirteen (13) years of age, the victim shall, regardless of consent, not be considered to be an accomplice to sexual penetration or sexual contact, and no corroboration of the alleged victim’s testimony shall be required to secure a conviction if corroboration is necessary solely because the alleged victim consented.