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Eric Ryan Chaffins

Jefferson County · Booked Feb 6, 2026

Booking #9983

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexMale
Height5 ft 09in(s)
Weight190 lbs

Eric Chaffins was booked in Jefferson County on Feb 6, 2026 on 3 misdemeanors, including Failure to Appear and 3 other charges.

Charges (4)

Charge 1
PENDING

Failure to Appear

Original: Charge Code: 000-00-000 Charge Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR Bond: $2,000.00

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Prohibited Weapons

Original: Charge Code: 39-17-1302 Charge Description: PROHIBITED WEAPONS

TCA § 39-17-1302

It is illegal to knowingly possess, make, transport, repair, or sell prohibited weapons including bombs, machine guns, and other dangerous devices. Base punishment is up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) in certain circumstances like prior convictions or using the weapon during a crime. ---

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR B

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: Charge Code: 55-50-504 Charge Description: DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE

TCA § 55-50-504

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR C

No Proof of Insurance

Original: Charge Code: 55-12-139 Charge Description: DRIVING UNREGISTERED VEHICLE

TCA § 55-12-139

Compliance with financial responsibility law required – Evidence of compliance – Issuance of citations by police service technicians — 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

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Booking Details

Booking #9983