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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 14 - Rights of Defendants
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 40-14-102. Right to Counsel
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-14-102 (2021)
Every person accused of any crime or misdemeanor whatsoever is entitled to counsel in all matters necessary for the person's defense, as well to facts as to law.
Code 1858, § 5205 (deriv. Acts 1794, ch. 1, § 71); Shan., § 7169; Code 1932, § 11733; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2002.
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