Q: Can an address violate TCA Section 39-17-417?
How can a physical address be mentioned as being in possession of or violating laws related to controlled substances, according to TCA Section 39-17-417, when referring to a warrant?
A:
It is likely that the address is included to establish jurisdiction.
For a case to be brought within a certain county, the offense must have occurred within the county. Jurisdiction is one of the things that the state has to prove in the case against you. So, the address would show that the court in that county has jurisdiction.
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A: You or your lawyer need to read the arrest warrant carefully. There are many mistakes in warrants, but they are usually cured when the indictment is returned. Subject Matter Jurisdiction is very important for the charging instrument to issue.
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