
Personal Information
James Oliver was booked in Knox County on Jul 15, 2025 on 1 felony, including Aggravated Assault and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
12 Hour Hold Until 07152025 @ 0845 Hours
Original: 12 HOUR HOLD UNTIL 07152025 @ 0845 HOURS
Scope of Power
Original: CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING
A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.
Penalty: Classification not specified
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