Tennessee Code 29-38-113 – Burden of proof – Estoppel of persons convicted under drug laws to deny participation in illegal drug market – Lack of criminal drug conviction no bar to action
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-38-113
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Illegal drug: means a drug, the distribution of which is a violation of state law. See Tennessee Code 29-38-104
- Illegal drug market: means the support system of illegal drug related operations, from production to retail sales, through which an illegal drug reaches the user. See Tennessee Code 29-38-104
- Person: means an individual, governmental entity, corporation, firm, trust, partnership, or incorporated or unincorporated association, existing under or authorized by the laws of this state, another state, or foreign country. See Tennessee Code 29-38-104
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.