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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under §§ 39-14-103, 39-14-104 and 39-14-106 that the person:
(1) Acted under an honest claim of right to the property or service involved;
(2) Acted in the honest belief that the person had the right to obtain or exercise control over the property or service as the person did; or
(3) Obtained or exercised control over property or service honestly believing that the owner, if present, would have consented.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-14-107 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-14-107/
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