Tennessee Self Defense Legalities

Summary

In Tennessee, you can defend your property under the Stand Your Ground law, but threats of violence may complicate your case. Its crucial to provide detailed accounts of the incident to law enforcement and legal representatives. Consider consulting a criminal defense attorney to explore your legal options and ensure your rights are protected.

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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, is this legal, i am the victim??
David, your situation involves several legal aspects, including self-defense and violation of a restraining order. To help you better:
- Under Tennessee law, you have the right to defend your property.
- Tennessee has a "Stand Your Ground" law, allowing you to use force if you believe it's necessary to prevent a crime.
- However, the police may still arrest you if they believe excessive force was used.
Can you describe how you defended your property? This detail is crucial for understanding the case better.
I ordered the driver of the vehicle to leave immediately or i would hurt him, keep in mind, I had no idea how many people were in that vehicle who these individuals were and one of them was trying to break into my home at that time so it was a favorite flight response.I think I am in well within my rights do that?
In Tennessee, you have the right to defend your property under the "Stand Your Ground" law. However, threats of violence can complicate matters. It's important to carefully detail the events and context to law enforcement and legal representatives.
Have you considered consulting with a criminal defense attorney to discuss your case further?