Tennessee Home Defense Rights

Summary

In Tennessee, you have the right to defend your home under the Stand Your Ground law. Violating a protective order is a serious offense, and you may have grounds to file a motion to dismiss charges if you were defending your property. Consider including points about the protective order violation and justified use of force in your motion. If you need further guidance, consulting with a legal professional or seeking assistance from local legal aid organizations may be beneficial.

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I have a problem in Tennessee an individual whom i had a restraining order to stay away from my home, showed up with an accomplice and attempted breaking into my home , i defended my property, the police arrested me for assault, for verbally ordering the assailants to vacate my property that they were attempting to break into, one of tne assailants i had a protective order against banning them from contact and being at ny home??
David, it sounds like you may have a strong case due to the protective order and the attempted break-in. Here are some general points regarding Tennessee law:
- Tennessee's "Stand Your Ground" law allows you to defend your home.
- Violating a protective order is a serious offense.
Was there any physical altercation, or was it purely verbal?
Verbal with the driver,It became physical with the individual with the protection order as they did gain access to my home and attempted to take several of my belongings
It's important to note that you were defending your property, and the individual violated the protective order. Here are some points to consider:
- Stand Your Ground Law: Tennessee law allows you to use force to defend your home.
- Protective Order Violation: The individual violated the order, which is a serious offense.
Have you contacted a legal professional to discuss your defense?
I dont have money for an attorney, but I am familiar with the law and filing motions. I was hoping I could file something against charges to get them dismissed. As the officer did not respect my right to defend my home or was incompetent and did not understand what was going on with the situation as well as people attempting to end breaking into my home. Are filing charges against me defending my home.That's ridiculous
David, you might consider filing a motion to dismiss based on the circumstances and relevant Tennessee laws. Here are a few points you could include:
- Stand Your Ground Law: You have the right to defend your home.
- Protective Order Violation: The intruder violated an existing protective order.
- Defense of Property: Justified use of force to protect your property.
Would you like more specific guidance on drafting the motion?