
Personal Information
Peyton Buckner was booked in McMinn County on Sep 14, 2025 on 1 felony, 5 misdemeanors, including Drug Possession and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Drug Possession
Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION SCH VI (Misdemeanor)
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: 11/29 SUSP ON TIME SERVED
Drug Possession
Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION SCH II METH 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: AMEND TO SIMPLE POSSESSION 11/29 SUSP ON SERVING 30 DAYS
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (Misdemeanor)
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
Drug Possession
Original: DRIVING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF METH (Misdemeanor)
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
Vandalism
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION MISDEMEANOR - VANDALISM (Misdemeanor)
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: 11/29 SUSP ON SERVING 9 MONTHS THEN RELEASE TO ENHANCED PROBATION
Criminal Simulation
Original: CRIMINAL SIMULATION ATTEMPTED (Misdemeanor)
This statute prohibits criminal simulation—faking or altering objects to make them appear more valuable or authentic than they actually are (like aging an antique or creating counterfeit credit cards). The offense is committed when someone makes, possesses, or authenticates a fake item with intent to defraud or harm another. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and/or a fine up to $3,000.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Sentence: 11/29 TO SERVE CONSECUTIVE TO 25-CR-1740
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