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JAMES Q COFFEY

Giles County · Booked Nov 29, 2025

Booking photo of JAMES Q COFFEY, Giles County, Nov 29, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthMar 11, 1969 (age 56 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale
Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Weight450 lb (204 kg)
HairBlack
EyesBrown
LocationPULASKI

JAMES COFFEY was booked in Giles County on Nov 29, 2025 on 3 misdemeanors, including Firearm During Dangerous Felony and 13 other charges.

Charges (14)

Charge 1
PENDING

Firearm During Dangerous Felony

Original: FIREARM USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH DANGEROUS FELONIES

TCA § 39-17-1324

It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Charge 2
PENDING

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON

TCA § 39-17-1307

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT)

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — 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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 4
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 5
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

TCA § 39-17-425

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Possession

Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE

TCA § 39-17-418

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$15,000
Charge 7
PENDING

Methamphetamine Offenses

Original: MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SALE OR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINES

TCA § 39-17-434

It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.

Penalty: Violation

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Bond:$125,000
Charge 8
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Bond:$15,000
Charge 9
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 10
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 11
PENDING

Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence

Original: TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING EVIDENCE/DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE

TCA § 39-16-503

It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000

Max Jail: 3-15 yearsMax Fine: $10,000
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Charge 12
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 13
PENDING

Lights Required on Motor Vehicles- Regulations on Color, Type, Distance

Original: LIGHTS REQUIRED ON MOTOR VEHICLES- REGULATIONS ON COLOR, TYPE, DISTANCE

TCA § 55-9-402

Charge 14
PENDING

Obedience to Any Required Traffic Controll Device

Original: OBEDIENCE TO ANY REQUIRED TRAFFIC CONTROLL DEVICE