Tennessee Code 65-3-111 – Refusal to obey process or testify – Penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $50 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 65-3-111
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
Any person who neglects or refuses to obey the process of subpoenas issued by the department of transportation or who, being in attendance, refuses to testify commits a Class C misdemeanor. Each refusal to obey the subpoena or to testify is a separate offense.