TCA 39-12-104
Renunciation defense
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What does this charge mean?
Someone charged with attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy can argue they should be found not guilty if they completely and voluntarily stopped the crime and prevented it from being successfully committed.
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It is an affirmative defense to a charge of criminal attempt, solicitation or conspiracy that the person, after committing the criminal attempt, solicitation or conspiracy, prevented the successful commission of the offense attempted, solicited or conspired, under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of the person’s criminal purpose.
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TCA Section39-12-104