TCA 39-11-613
Protection of life or health
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What does this charge mean?
This is a legal defense (not a crime itself) that allows you to use non-deadly force (but not deadly force) against another person if you reasonably believe it is immediately necessary to prevent them from attempting suicide or seriously injuring themselves.
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A person is justified in threatening or using force, but not deadly force, against another, when and to the degree the person reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to prevent the other from committing suicide or from the self-infliction of serious bodily injury.
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TCA Section39-11-613