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James Dale was booked in Blount County on Feb 9, 2026 on 3 charges, including Official Misconduct and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Official Misconduct
Original: Charge Code: 90Z Charge Description: OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT Bond: $100,000.00
It is illegal for a public official or employee to intentionally or knowingly abuse their power to get a benefit or harm someone—such as using power they don't have, exceeding their authority, refusing to do their job, breaking laws related to their job, or receiving unauthorized benefits. Base violation is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail, $2,500 fine), but can be enhanced to a Class E felony if the misconduct involves misuse of government records or property.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Official Oppression
Original: Charge Code: 90Z Charge Description: OFFICIAL OPPRESSION Bond: $100,000.00
It is illegal for a government official acting in their official capacity to intentionally mistreat someone, unlawfully arrest or search them, or intentionally deny them their legal rights when the official knows the conduct is illegal. This covers abuse of police or official power. Violation is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines, and charges must be brought by indictment rather than informal complaint.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Sexual Contact With Probationer or Parolee
Original: Charge Code: 11D Charge Description: SEXUAL CONTACT PROBATIONER OR PAROLEE Bond: $50,000.00
It is illegal for a probation and parole officer to engage in any sexual contact or sexual penetration with someone under their supervision on probation or parole, whether the person consents or not. The officer must know or reasonably should know the person is under their supervision. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in jail and up to $3,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000