Personal Information
Ronald Weaver was booked in Blount County on Oct 24, 2025 on 1 felony, 4 misdemeanors, including DUI and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
DUI
Original: 55-10-401 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationVehicular Homicide
Original: 39-13-213 (DUI) - VEHICULAR HOMICIDE (DUI)
Vehicular homicide is recklessly killing someone through operation of a vehicle (car, airplane, boat, or other motor vehicle) when caused by conduct creating substantial risk of death, the driver's intoxication, drag racing, or construction zone violations. Punishment ranges from 2 to 12 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for reckless conduct or drag racing; intoxication-related vehicular homicide is punished more severely as a Class B felony with a mandatory minimum 48 hours in jail, and sentences are enhanced for prior alcohol-related convictions.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Accidents Involving Damage to Vehicle
Original: 55-10-102 - ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE
Accidents involving damage to vehicle — 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
Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic
Original: 55-8-123 (IMP LN USAGE) - IMPROPER LANE USAGE
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationReckless Endangerment
Original: 39-13-103 (WEAPON/NO INJ) - RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (WEAPON/NO INURY)
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
Reckless Endangerment
Original: 39-13-103 (WEAPON/INJURY) - RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (WEAPON/INJURY)
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