TCA 40-3-104
Actions in name of state
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
All criminal cases in Tennessee are officially filed in the name of the State of Tennessee against the person accused of the crime.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
All criminal actions are prosecuted in the name of the state of Tennessee against the party charged with the offense.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-3-104