TN Bar Tennessee Criminal Law and Procedure 2

Question 1

Tennessee's exclusionary rule for illegally obtained evidence is grounded in both the Fourth Amendment and:

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 7 of the Tennessee Constitution

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Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-6-108

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Tennessee Rule of Evidence 403

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The Tennessee Uniform Rules of Evidence Act

Question 2

Under Tennessee Rule of Criminal Procedure 12.1, a defendant who intends to rely on an alibi defense must provide notice to the prosecution how long before trial?

Accepted Answer

10 days

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5 days

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15 days

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30 days

Question 3

In Tennessee, aggravated assault is generally elevated from simple assault when the assault:

Accepted Answer

Involves a deadly weapon or causes serious bodily injury

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Involves any physical contact

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Occurs between strangers

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Is committed at night

Question 4

Tennessee's 'Castle Doctrine' under T.C.A. § 39-11-611 removes the duty to retreat when a person is:

Accepted Answer

In their dwelling, residence, or vehicle

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In any public place

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Facing any threat of force

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Defending a third party

Question 5

Under Tennessee sentencing guidelines, which factor is considered an enhancement to a defendant's sentence?

Accepted Answer

The victim was particularly vulnerable due to age or disability

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No prior criminal record

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The defendant's minor role in the offense

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The offense was committed negligently

Question 6

In Tennessee, a Grand Jury indictment is constitutionally required for prosecution of which offenses?

Accepted Answer

All felonies

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All criminal offenses

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Only capital offenses

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Offenses punishable by more than 6 months imprisonment