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Michael Robert Benson

McMinn County · Booked Dec 5, 2024

Booking #8945

Booking photo of Michael Robert Benson, McMinn County, Dec 5, 2024

Personal Information

Date of BirthJan 1, 1976 (age 48 at booking)
SexMale
Height6'0"
Weight215 lbs
LocationDecatur, TN

Michael Benson was booked in McMinn County on Dec 5, 2024 on 5 felonies, 4 misdemeanors, including Evading Arrest and 8 other charges.

Charges (9)

Charge 1
FELONY A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-603 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:24-CR-2530

Sentence: TDOC

Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:24-CR-2530

Sentence: NOLLE

Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESISTING STOP, FRISK, HALT OR ARREST (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-602 39-16-602

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:24-CR-2530

Sentence: 6 MONTHS SUSP ON SERVING 75%

Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR

Stolen Property (Receiving or Concealing - )

Original: STOLEN PROPERTY (RECEIVING OR CONCEALING - ) (Misdemeanor)

TCA 39-14-103

Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:24-CR-2530

Sentence: 11/29 SUSP ON SERVING 75%

Charge 5
FELONY

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION STATE - (MEIGS COUNTY) (Felony)

TCA § 40-35-311 TITLE 29

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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Bond:$29,888.89
Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR

Suspended Drivers License (Misdemeanor)

Original: SUSPENDED DRIVERS LICENSE (Misdemeanor)

TCA 55-50-504A

Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:24-CR-2530

Sentence: 6 MONTHS SUSP ON SERVING 75%

Charge 7
FELONY

Theft of Property

Original: THEFT OF PROPERTY 2500-10K (Felony)

TCA § 39-14-103 39-14-103

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

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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:2025-CR-219
Charge 8
FELONY

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEA - PON BY CONVICTED FELON (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-1307 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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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:2025-CR-219
Charge 9
FELONY

Aggravated Burglary

Original: AGGRAVATED BURGLARY (Felony)

TCA § 39-13-1003 39-14-403

Aggravated burglary is burglary of someone's home (a habitation), which is a Class C felony punished by 3 to 15 years in prison 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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Bond:$29,888.89
Warrant:2025-CR-219

Booking Details

Booking #8945