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TN Code § 39-11-612 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-612. Defense of Third Person

 A person is justified in threatening or using force against another to protect a third person, if:   Under the circumstances as the person reasonably believes them to be, the person would be justified under § 39-11-611 in threatening or using force to protect against the use or attempted use of unlawful force reasonably believed to be threatening the third person sought to be protected; and   The person reasonably believes that the intervention is immediately necessary to protect the third person.
TN Code § 39-11-613 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-613. Protection of Life or Health

 A person is justified in threatening or using force, but not deadly force, against another, when and to the degree the person reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to prevent the other from committing suicide or from the self-infliction of serious bodily injury.
TN Code § 39-11-614 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-614. Protection of Property

  A person in lawful possession of real or personal property is justified in threatening or using force against another, when and to the degree it is reasonably believed the force is immediately necessary to prevent or terminate the other's trespass on the land or unlawful interference with the property.   A person who has been unlawfully dispossessed of real or personal property is justified in threatening or using force against the other, when and to the degree it is reasonably believed the force is immediately necessary to reenter the land or recover the property, if the person threatens or uses the force immediately or in fresh pursuit after the dispossession:  The person reasonably believes the other had no claim of right when the other dispossessed the person; and   The other accomplished the dispossession by threatening or using force against the person.     Unless a person is justified in using deadly force as otherwise provided by law, a person is not justified in using deadly force to prevent or terminate the other's trespass on real estate or unlawful interference with personal property.
TN Code § 39-11-615 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-615. Protection of Third Person's Property

 A person is justified in threatening or using force against another to protect real or personal property of a third person, if, under the circumstances as the person reasonably believes them to be, the person would be justified under § 39-11-614 in threatening or using force to protect the person's own real or personal property.
TN Code § 39-11-616 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-616. Use of Device to Protect Property

  The justification afforded by §§ 39-11-614 and 39-11-615 extends to the use of a device for the purpose of protecting property, only if:  The device is not designed to cause or known to create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm;   The use of the particular device to protect the property from entry or trespass is reasonable under the circumstances as the person believes them to be; and   The device is one customarily used for such a purpose, or reasonable care is taken to make known to probable intruders the fact that it is used.     Nothing in this section shall affect the law regarding the use of animals to protect property or persons.
TN Code § 39-11-621 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-621. Use of Deadly Force by Private Citizen

 A private citizen, in making an arrest authorized by law, may use force reasonably necessary to accomplish the arrest of an individual who flees or resists the arrest; provided, that a private citizen cannot use or threaten to use deadly force except to the extent authorized under self-defense or defense of third person statutes, §§ 39-11-611 and 39-11-612.
TN Code § 39-11-622 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|§ 39-11-622. Justification for Use of Force — Exceptions — Immunity From Civil Liability

   A person who uses force as permitted in §§ 39-11-611 — 39-11-614 or § 29-34-201, is justified in using such force and is immune from civil liability for the use of such force, unless:  The person against whom force was used is a law enforcement officer, as defined in § 39-11-106 who:   Was acting in the performance of the officer's official duties; and   Identified the officer in accordance with any applicable law; or   The person using force knew or reasonably should have known that the person was a law enforcement officer; or     The force used by the person resulted in property damage to or the death or injury of an innocent bystander or other person against whom the force used was not justified.       The court shall award reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses incurred by a person in defense of any civil action brought against the person based upon the person's use of force, if the court finds that the defendant was justified in using such force pursuant to §§ 39-11-611 — 39-11-614 or § 29-34-201.
TN Code § 39-11-701 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-701. Legislative Intent

  The general assembly finds and declares that an effective means of deterring criminal acts committed for financial gain is through the forfeiture of profits and proceeds acquired and accumulated as a result of such criminal activities.   It is the intent of the general assembly to provide the necessary tools to law enforcement agencies and district attorneys general to punish and deter the criminal activities of professional criminals and organized crime through the unitary enforcement of effective forfeiture and penal laws. It is the intent of the general assembly, consistent with due process of law, that all property acquired and accumulated as a result of criminal offenses be forfeited to the state, and that the proceeds be used to fund further law enforcement efforts in this state.   It is further the intent of the general assembly to protect bona fide interest holders and innocent owners of property under this part. It is the intent of the general assembly to provide for the forfeiture of illegal profits without unduly interfering with commercially protected interests.
TN Code § 39-11-702 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-702. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Attorney general” means the district attorney general, and the district attorney general's assistants;   “Interest holder” means a secured party within the meaning of § 47-9-102(a), a mortgagee, lien creditor, one granted a possessory lien under law, or the beneficiary of a security interest or encumbrance pertaining to an interest in property, whose interest would be perfected against a good faith purchaser for value. A person who holds property for the benefit of or as an agent or nominee for another person, or who is not in substantial compliance with any statute requiring an interest in property to be recorded or reflected in public records in order to perfect the interest against a good faith purchaser for value, is not an interest holder;   “Owner” means a person, other than an interest holder, who has an interest in property. A person who holds property for the benefit of or as an agent or nominee for another person, or who is not in substantial compliance with any statute requiring an interest in property to be recorded or reflected in public records in order to perfect the interest against a good faith purchaser for value, is not an owner; and   “Property” means anything of value, and includes any interest in property, including any benefit, privilege, claim or right with respect to anything of value, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible.
TN Code § 39-11-704 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-704. Property Exempt From Forfeiture

  No interest in any property described in § 39-11-703(a) shall be subject to forfeiture when one (1) of the following conditions is established:  If the owner or interest holder acquired the property before the conduct alleged to give rise to its forfeiture;   If the owner or interest holder acquired the property during or after the conduct alleged to give rise to its forfeiture, and the owner or interest holder acquired this interest as a good faith purchaser for value, or acquired this interest in a commercially reasonable manner, and the owner or interest holder:  Acted reasonably to prevent the conduct giving rise to forfeiture; or   Did not know of the acts giving rise to forfeiture.       No interest in real or personal property shall be forfeited under § 39-11-703(b), unless the owner or interest holder is convicted of a crime or crimes described in § 39-11-703(b). If the owner or interest holder is an entity other than a natural person, the property shall not be forfeited unless the entity's officer, employee or agent is convicted of the crime or crimes under § 39-11-703(b) and the state shall also have the burden to establish beyond a reasonable doubt the following additional elements:  The conviction is based on acts by the defendant in the course of and within the scope of the defendant's employment; and   The entity knew or had reason to know from information in the entity's possession, other than through its convicted officer, employee or agent, of the criminal nature of the acts.     The state may stipulate that the interest of an owner or interest holder is exempt from forfeiture upon presentation of proof of the claim. The state shall file the stipulation with the court exercising jurisdiction over the forfeiture action and the filing of stipulation shall constitute an admission by the state that the interest is exempt from forfeiture. If a stipulation is submitted, then no further claim, answer or pleading shall be required of the stipulated owner or interest holder, and a judgment shall be entered exempting that interest from forfeiture.   If equipment and fixtures are seized while in possession of someone other than the owner, or are on premises that are padlocked and the owner of the equipment and fixtures has no interest in the padlocked premises, then the owner may obtain return of the equipment and fixtures, if the owner:  Did not know of the act giving rise to forfeiture; or   Acted reasonably to prevent the conduct giving rise to forfeiture.
TN Code § 39-11-705 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-705. Jurisdiction and Venue

  Jurisdiction in a civil forfeiture action under this part extends to the chancery and circuit courts of this state, and general sessions courts for personal property where the value of personal property subject to forfeiture does not exceed the jurisdictional limits of the court, over the following:  All interests in property if the property for which forfeiture is sought is within this state at the time the action is filed; and   The interest of an owner or interest holder in the property for which forfeiture is sought if the owner or interest holder is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the court.     Jurisdiction in a criminal forfeiture action under this part extends to the circuit and criminal courts of this state, and general sessions courts for personal property where the value of personal property subject to forfeiture does not exceed the jurisdictional limits of the court and the state and defendant consent to the exercise of jurisdiction by the general sessions court. Jurisdiction over the interests of a third party who is not a defendant in the criminal prosecution must be exercised in a separate civil forfeiture action.   In addition to any other provision of law, a proceeding for forfeiture under this part may be maintained in the judicial district in which any part of the property is found or in the judicial district in which a criminal prosecution could be maintained against an owner or interest holder for the conduct alleged to give rise to the forfeiture. Any court with jurisdiction pursuant to this section may issue and cause to be served in any other judicial district such process as may be required to bring before the court the property that is the subject of the forfeiture action.
TN Code § 39-11-706 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-706. Evidence

 In a forfeiture action under this part, pertaining to the issue of whether the property or proceeds were known to be from some form of criminal offense, either party may introduce evidence that:   The property was involved in a financial transaction that was conducted or structured to evade the reporting requirements of any state or federal law;   Money or any negotiable instrument was found in proximity to contraband or instrumentalities of an offense;   The property was involved in a financial transaction that was conducted with the use of a false or fictitious name; and   A financial transaction involving the property was structured so as to falsely report the actual consideration or value of the transaction.
TN Code § 39-11-711 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-711. Protection of Seized Property

 In the event there is probable cause to believe that any individual having a right to enter real property that is the subject of a forfeiture proceeding under this part is also engaged, or about to engage, in conduct that will result in the diminution of the value of the real property to the state, then the court in which the forfeiture is pending may grant injunctive relief enjoining any such action diminishing the value of the property, including the padlocking of the premises or the appointment of a receiver or any other appropriate extraordinary relief.
TN Code § 39-11-714 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-714. Assistance by Other Agencies

 The attorney general may authorize any governmental department or agency of this state, any political subdivision of the state, or any other state or federal government to participate in the investigation into the conduct giving rise to forfeiture under this part. The grand jury may provide any records, documents, or evidence received by subpoena to the district attorney general for the enforcement of this part.
TN Code § 39-11-715 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-715. Equity Powers of Court

 Any criminal court or general sessions court may conduct such hearings and enter such orders, injunctions, restraining orders, prohibitions, or issue any extraordinary process for the purpose of ensuring that any defendant does not use any proceeds directly or indirectly derived from a criminal offense for the purpose of securing an appearance bond or to pay the premium for the bond. Any court may require the defendant or bonding agent to prove in open court the source of such bond or premium before accepting the bond, and the burden of proof shall be upon the party seeking the approval or acceptance of the bond.
TN Code § 39-11-716 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-716. Immunities

 The attorney general, the attorney general's assistants and investigators shall not be civilly liable for any acts performed in furtherance of the purposes of this part.
TN Code § 39-11-717 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-717. Supplement to Other Laws — Retroactive Application

 This part does not supersede any other statute or law relating to forfeiture of property and may be used in conjunction with administrative forfeiture laws. This law pertaining to the forfeiture of property is remedial and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose. This part shall apply retroactively to all proceeds acquired or received prior to June 27, 1998, if the conduct giving rise to forfeiture constituted a criminal offense at the time of the acquisition of the property.
TN Code § 39-11-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-109. Prosecution Under More Than One Statute

 39-11-411. Accessory after the fact.   39-11-609. Necessity.   39-11-620. Use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer.
TN Code § 39-11-411 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-411. Accessory After the Fact

 39-11-609. Necessity.   39-11-620. Use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer.
TN Code § 39-11-609 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 11 - General Provisions|Part 7 - Disposition of Forfeited Property|§ 39-11-609. Necessity

 39-11-620. Use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer.
TN Code § 39-12-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 12 - General Offenses|Part 1 - Inchoate Offenses|§ 39-12-101. Criminal Attempt

  A person commits criminal attempt who, acting with the kind of culpability otherwise required for the offense:  Intentionally engages in action or causes a result that would constitute an offense, if the circumstances surrounding the conduct were as the person believes them to be;   Acts with intent to cause a result that is an element of the offense, and believes the conduct will cause the result without further conduct on the person's part; or   Acts with intent to complete a course of action or cause a result that would constitute the offense, under the circumstances surrounding the conduct as the person believes them to be, and the conduct constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of the offense.     Conduct does not constitute a substantial step under subdivision (a)(3), unless the person's entire course of action is corroborative of the intent to commit the offense.   It is no defense to prosecution for criminal attempt that the offense attempted was actually committed.
TN Code § 39-12-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 12 - General Offenses|Part 1 - Inchoate Offenses|§ 39-12-102. Solicitation — Defenses Disallowed

  Whoever, by means of oral, written or electronic communication, directly or through another, intentionally commands, requests or hires another to commit a criminal offense, or attempts to command, request or hire another to commit a criminal offense, with the intent that the criminal offense be committed, is guilty of the offense of solicitation.   It is no defense that the solicitation was unsuccessful and the offense solicited was not committed. It is no defense that the person solicited could not be guilty of the offense solicited, due to insanity, minority, or other lack of criminal responsibility or incapacity. It is no defense that the person solicited was unaware of the criminal nature of the conduct solicited. It is no defense that the person solicited is unable to commit the offense solicited because of the lack of capacity, status, or characteristic needed to commit the offense solicited, so long as the person soliciting or the person solicited believes that either or both have such capacity, status, or characteristic.
TN Code § 39-12-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 12 - General Offenses|Part 1 - Inchoate Offenses|§ 39-12-103. Criminal Conspiracy

  The offense of conspiracy is committed if two (2) or more people, each having the culpable mental state required for the offense that is the object of the conspiracy, and each acting for the purpose of promoting or facilitating commission of an offense, agree that one (1) or more of them will engage in conduct that constitutes the offense.   If a person guilty of conspiracy, as defined in subsection (a), knows that another with whom the person conspires to commit an offense has conspired with one (1) or more other people to commit the same offense, the person is guilty of conspiring with the other person or persons, whether or not their identity is known, to commit the offense.   If a person conspires to commit a number of offenses, the person is guilty of only one (1) conspiracy, so long as the multiple offenses are the object of the same agreement or continuous conspiratorial relationship.   No person may be convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense, unless an overt act in pursuance of the conspiracy is alleged and proved to have been done by the person or by another with whom the person conspired.    Conspiracy is a continuing course of conduct that terminates when the objectives of the conspiracy are completed or the agreement that they be completed is abandoned by the person and by those with whom the person conspired. The objectives of the conspiracy include, but are not limited to, escape from the crime, distribution of the proceeds of the crime, and measures, other than silence, for concealing the crime or obstructing justice in relation to it.   Abandonment of a conspiracy is presumed if neither the person nor anyone with whom the person conspired does any overt act in pursuance of the conspiracy during the applicable period of limitation.   If an individual abandons the agreement, the conspiracy is terminated as to that person only if and when the person, advises those with whom the person conspired of the abandonment, or the person informs law enforcement authorities of the existence of the conspiracy and of the person's participation in the conspiracy.     It is no defense that the offense that was the object of the conspiracy was not committed.   Nothing in this section is intended to modify the evidentiary rules allowing statements of co-conspirators in furtherance of a conspiracy.
TN Code § 39-12-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 12 - General Offenses|Part 1 - Inchoate Offenses|§ 39-12-104. Renunciation Defense

 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.