Tennessee Code 40-10-101 – Notice of charge and right to counsel
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-10-101
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
When the defendant is brought before a magistrate upon arrest, either with or without a warrant, on a charge of having committed a public offense, the magistrate shall immediately inform the defendant of the offense with which the defendant is charged, and of the defendant’s right to aid of counsel in every stage of the proceedings.