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Ricky Morris was booked in Knox County on Feb 4, 2026 on 4 misdemeanors, including Theft of Property and 4 other charges.
Charges (5)
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT AND EVADING ARREST (REV OF PROB)
It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationViolation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDERLY OR VULNERABLE ADULT AND VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION (REV OF PROB)
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Contra - Intoxicant/Drugs in Penal Facility
Original: CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY
Drug Possession
Original: SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
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