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Eric Simons was booked in Macon County on Feb 5, 2026 on 1 felony, 4 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Evading Arrest and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Evading Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-603 Charge Description: EVADING ARREST Bond: $50,000.00
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-504 Charge Description: DRIVING ON REVOKEDSUSPENDED LICENSE
Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Speed Limits
Original: Charge Code: 55-8-152 Charge Description: SPEEDING
Speed limits – Penalties — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Reckless Endangerment
Original: Charge Code: 39-13-103 Charge Description: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT
Reckless endangerment is when someone acts recklessly in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious injury. This happens when a person is aware of a serious risk but ignores it anyway—for example, firing a gun into a crowd or driving dangerously fast through a populated area. A basic conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offense is enhanced to a Class E, D, or C felony (1-15 years in prison) if the reckless conduct involves using a deadly weapon or firearm.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Aggravated Assault
Original: Charge Code: 39-13-102 Charge Description: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Traffic-control Signals
Original: Charge Code: 55-8-110 Charge Description: TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICECT
Traffic-control signals – Inoperative signals — Violation.
Penalty: Violation
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