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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-14-101

  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused is entitled to a speedy trial and to be heard in person and by counsel.