Tennessee § 38-2-102 - Resistance by party about to be injured.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-2-102 — Resistance by party about to be injured., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2-102. Resistance by party about to be injured.
Resistance sufficient to prevent the offense may be made by the party about to be injured to prevent an: Offense against the party's person; or Illegal attempt by force to take or injure property in the party's lawful possession. Code 1858, § 4929; Shan., § 6890; Code 1932, § 11414; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 38-102. Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), §§ 28.75, 28.71, 28.76. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 8 Tenn. Juris., Criminal Procedure, § 10. Law Reviews. Self-Defense — Duty to Retreat, 48 Tenn. L. Rev. 1000 (1981). The Prevalence and Use of Criminal Defenses: A Preliminary Study (Neil P. Cohen, Michael G. Johnson, Tracy B. Henley), 60 Tenn. L. Rev. 957 (1993).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 38-2-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-2-102 cover?
Section 38-2-102 ("Resistance by party about to be injured.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 38-2-102?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-2-102" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 38-2-102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.