TCA 40-20-105
Plea of guilty – Waiver of jury
MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor
What does this charge mean?
A defendant may plead guilty and waive their right to a jury trial. The court must ensure the plea is voluntary and that the defendant understands the charges and potential penalties.
Penalty Details
ClassificationMisdemeanor
Penalty SummaryMisdemeanor
Nothing in § 40-20-104 shall prevent any person indicted or presented in a court of record for the alleged commission of any misdemeanor as set out in that section from pleading guilty and submitting the case to the trial judge for assessment of punishment; nor shall anything in § 40-20-104 prevent a person, upon a plea of not guilty, from waiving the right to a trial by jury and submitting the case to the trial judge for decision both as to guilt and punishment.
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MISDEMEANOR
TCA Section40-20-105