TCA 39-13-1001
Part definitions – References to convictions for offenses of burglary
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This statute clarifies that terms like "habitation" (a home), "occupied," and "owner" used in burglary laws mean the same thing as defined in the home invasion statute; it also states that old burglary convictions from before 2021 count as burglary convictions under the current law.
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(a) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “habitation”, “occupied”, and “owner” have the same meaning as defined in § 39-14-401. (b) Any references to convictions for the offenses of burglary, under § 39-13-1002, aggravated burglary, under § 39-13-1003, or especially aggravated burglary, under § 39-13-1004, shall be deemed to include convictions for the applicable offense as each offense was defined under chapter 14, part 4 of this title prior to July 1, 2021.
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TCA Section39-13-1001