TCA 39-11-109
Prosecution under more than one statute
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What does this charge mean?
When the same conduct violates multiple criminal laws, a person can be charged under any of those laws unless one specific law says it is the only law that applies. However, a person generally cannot be punished twice for the same conduct under different statutes.
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(a) When the same conduct may be defined under both a specific statute and a general statute, the person may be prosecuted under either statute, unless the specific statute precludes prosecution under the general statute. (b) When the same conduct may be defined under two (2) or more specific statutes, the person may be prosecuted under either statute unless one (1) specific statute precludes prosecution under another.
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TCA Section39-11-109