Tennessee § 39-14-401 Definitions for burglary and related offenses

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§ 39-14-401 — Definitions for burglary and related offenses

Tennessee § 39-14-401

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-401 (2026).

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)"Habitation":

(A)Means any structure, including buildings, module units, mobile homes, trailers, and tents, which is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons;

(B)Includes a self-propelled vehicle that is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons and is actually occupied at the time of initial entry by the defendant; and (C) Includes each separately secured or occupied portion of the structure or vehicle and each structure appurtenant to or connected with the structure or vehicle;

(2)"Occupied" means the condition of the lawful physical presence of any person at any time while the defendant is within the habitation or other building; and (3) "Owner" means a person in lawful possess

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Habitation": (A) Means any structure, including buildings, module units, mobile homes, trailers, and tents, which is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons; (B) Includes a self-propelled vehicle that is designed or adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons and is actually occupied at the time of initial entry by the defendant; and (C) Includes each separately secured or occupied portion of the structure or vehicle and each structure appurtenant to or connected with the structure or vehicle; (2) "Occupied" means the condition of the lawful physical presence of any person at any time while the defendant is within the habitation or other building; and (3) "Owner" means a person in lawful possession of property whether the possession is actual or constructive. "Owner" does not include a person, who is restrained from the property or habitation by a valid court order or order of protection, other than an ex parte order of protection, obtained by the person maintaining residence on the property.