Tennessee Code > Title 40 > Chapter 16 – Immunity From Prosecution
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§ 40-16-101 | Trial by court-martial as bar |
§ 40-16-102 | Conviction not barring prosecution for previous offenses |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code > Title 40 > Chapter 16 - Immunity From Prosecution
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- County mayor: means and includes "county executive" unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105