Michael Robert Benson
McMinn County · Booked Dec 5, 2024
Booking #8945

Personal Information
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)
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST (Felony)
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
Sentence: TDOC
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST (Misdemeanor)
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
Sentence: NOLLE
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESISTING STOP, FRISK, HALT OR ARREST (Misdemeanor)
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
Sentence: 6 MONTHS SUSP ON SERVING 75%
Stolen Property (Receiving or Concealing - )
Original: STOLEN PROPERTY (RECEIVING OR CONCEALING - ) (Misdemeanor)
TCA 39-14-103
Sentence: 11/29 SUSP ON SERVING 75%
Violation of Probation
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION STATE - (MEIGS COUNTY) (Felony)
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
Suspended Drivers License (Misdemeanor)
Original: SUSPENDED DRIVERS LICENSE (Misdemeanor)
TCA 55-50-504A
Sentence: 6 MONTHS SUSP ON SERVING 75%
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT OF PROPERTY 2500-10K (Felony)
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 explanationUnlawful Weapon Possession
Original: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEA - PON BY CONVICTED FELON (Felony)
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
Aggravated Burglary
Original: AGGRAVATED BURGLARY (Felony)
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
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