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Jamie Banks was booked in Blount County on Nov 2, 2025 on 12 misdemeanors, including DUI and 11 other charges.
Charges (12)
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 explanationEvading Arrest
Original: 39-16-603 - EVADING ARREST
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
Resisting Arrest
Original: 39-16-602 - RESISTING STOP/FRISK/HALT/ARREST/SEARCH
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
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
Operation of Vehicles and Streetcars on Approach of
Original: 55-8-132 - FAILURE TO YIELD ROW TO EMERG VEHICLE
Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of emergency vehicle and when approaching certain stationary vehicles — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Reckless 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
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Original: 55-8-197 - FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
Failure to yield right-of-way — 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
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Original: 55-8-197 - FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
Failure to yield right-of-way — 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
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Original: 55-8-197 - FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
Failure to yield right-of-way — 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
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Original: 55-8-197 - FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
Failure to yield right-of-way — 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
Assault Against First Responder or Nurse
Original: 39-13-116(Aggravated) - Assault againgst a first resonder(Aggravated)
Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Assault Against First Responder or Nurse
Original: 39-13-116(Aggravated) - Assault againgst a first resonder(Aggravated)
Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500