Kayla Elizabeth Lawson
Roane County · Booked Feb 10, 2026
Booking #1041304
Personal Information
Kayla Lawson was booked in Roane County on Feb 10, 2026 on 1 felony, 4 misdemeanors, 2 violations, including Contraband in Penal Institution and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Contraband in Penal Institution
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-201- DRUG Charge Description: INTRODUCTION OF CONTRABAND INTO A PENAL INSTITUTION (DRUGS) Bond: $15,000.00
It is illegal to knowingly bring weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, alcohol, or cell phones into a prison or jail, or to possess these items while in a correctional facility. This applies to any person bringing contraband into an institution or to anyone (including staff) possessing prohibited items inside. The base violation is a Class E felony (1-6 years, up to $3,000 fine), but charges can be enhanced to Class D or Class C felony depending on the specific item and circumstances.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Methamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-434 Charge Description: METHAMPHETAMINE - MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SELL OR POSSESS Bond: $15,000.00
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationMethamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-434 Charge Description: METHAMPHETAMINE - MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SELL OR POSSESS Bond: $50,000.00
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationDUI
Original: Charge Code: 55-10-401 Charge Description: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Bond: $2,500.00
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationDrug Paraphernalia
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-425-M Charge Description: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Bond: $1,000.00
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
Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-503 Charge Description: TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING EVIDENCE( VANDALISM) Bond: $5,000.00
It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Driving While in Possession of Methamphetamine
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-506 Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $2,000.00