Richard DAVID Allen Jr.
McMinn County · Booked Aug 29, 2024
Booking #15167

Personal Information
Richard Allen was booked in McMinn County on Aug 29, 2024 on 8 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 9 other charges.
Charges (10)
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: FAILURE TO APPEAR - FENTANYL RESALE POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNA (Felony)
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
Sentence: FENT FOR RESALE- NOLLE PARA- 11/29 SUSP ON SERVING 75%
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: MANUFACTURING/DELIVERING/SELLING/POSSESS - SCH II FENTANYL (Felony)
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
Sentence: TDOC CONCURRENT WITH LOUDON CO
Drug Possession
Original: POSSESSION OF METH FOR RESALE (Felony)
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
Sentence: NOLLE
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (Felony)
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
Sentence: NOLLE
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: ARMED DANGEROUS FELONIES - 2 COUNTS (Felony)
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
Sentence: NOLLE
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: NOLLE
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL (Misdemeanor)
Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Sentence: NOLLE`
Vandalism
Original: VANDALISM - $1,000 TO $2,500 (Felony)
It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Sentence: NOLLE
Reckless Endangerment
Original: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - CLASS A MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)
Reckless endangerment is when someone acts recklessly in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious injury. This happens when a person is aware of a serious risk but ignores it anyway—for example, firing a gun into a crowd or driving dangerously fast through a populated area. A basic conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offense is enhanced to a Class E, D, or C felony (1-15 years in prison) if the reckless conduct involves using a deadly weapon or firearm.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Sentence: NOLLE
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION - OF A WEAPON (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
Sentence: NOLLE
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