Personal Information
Date of BirthSep 4, 1973 (age 52 at booking)
RaceWhite
SexMale
MICHAEL COVINGTON was booked in Madison County on Jan 28, 2026 on 1 misdemeanor, including Resisting Arrest.
Charges (1)
Charge 1
MISDEMEANORResisting Arrest
Original: Resisting stop/arrest
It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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