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Gary Peters was booked in Knox County on Feb 14, 2026 on 3 charges, including Scope of Power and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Scope of Power
Original: CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING Bond: $1,000.00
A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationScope of Power
Original: CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING Bond: $1,000.00
A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationDrug Paraphernalia
Original: POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES Bond: $1,500.00
It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony depending on circumstances.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500