Opinion ID: 1750818
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Heading: Commencement of Prosecution

Text: Tennessee Code Annotated section 40-2-104 provides that [a] prosecution is commenced, within the meaning of this chapter [titled Limitation of Prosecutions], by finding an indictment or presentment, the issuing of a warrant, binding over the offender, by the filing of an information ..., or by making an appearance in person or through counsel in general sessions or any municipal court for the purpose of continuing the matter or any other appearance in either court for any purpose involving the offense. Tenn.Code Ann. § 40-2-104 (2003) (emphasis added). It appears that the State attempted to commence its prosecution in this case by issuing the affidavit of complaint, as the record contains no other document issued at or around the time of the Defendant's arrest.