TCA 40-3-101
Methods enumerated
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
No person can be tried for a felony unless the case was brought through one of three formal methods: a presentment (formal accusation by a grand jury), an indictment (formal charge by a grand jury), or impeachment. However, an accused person with a lawyer can agree in writing to be prosecuted by information (written charges from the prosecutor) instead, if the court approves.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
No person shall be put to answer any criminal charge, but by presentment, indictment or impeachment; provided, that, in accordance with this chapter, an accused represented by an attorney may waive the right to be tried upon presentment or indictment and consent to prosecution by information.
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TCA Section40-3-101