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HOPE RICHARDS was booked in Giles County on Jan 12, 2026 on 1 misdemeanor, including Child Abuse and Child Neglect or Endangerment and 1 other charge.
Charges (2)
Child Abuse and Child Neglect or Endangerment
Original: CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Possession
Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION/CASUAL EXCHANGE
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