Tennessee § 39-16-704 - Retraction.
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§ 39-16-704. Retraction.
It is a defense to prosecution for aggravated perjury that the person retracted the false statement before completion of the testimony at the official proceeding during which the aggravated perjury was committed. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. The retraction defense extends only to aggravated perjury. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Inconsistent statements, § 39-16-707 . Attorney General Opinions. T.C.A. § 39-16-704 does not apply to perjury, even though simple perjury has been held to be a lesser included offense of aggravated perjury, OAG 02-120 (10/28/02). A jury may still convict a defendant of simple perjury, even if it is persuaded that the defendant has made an effective retraction, OAG 02-120 (10/28/02).
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-16-704 cover?
Section 39-16-704 ("Retraction.") 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.
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