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TCA 39-11-601

Justification a defense

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What does this charge mean?

This is a legal defense (not a crime itself) that allows you to argue in court that your conduct was justified under Tennessee's justification laws, meaning certain circumstances made your otherwise illegal actions legally acceptable.

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It is a defense to prosecution that the conduct of the person is justified under this part.
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TCA Section39-11-601