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CRAIG SMITH was booked in Giles County on Oct 28, 2025 on 1 felony, 3 misdemeanors, 7 violations, including Coercion or Persuasion of Witness and 11 other charges.
Charges (12)
Coercion or Persuasion of Witness
Original: COERCION OF WITNESS
It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to influence a witness or potential witness in court proceedings to make them lie under oath, withhold truth, or avoid testifying. A conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines; however, if the coercion involves threats of serious bodily injury or death, it is enhanced to a Class D felony (2-12 years in jail).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of Probation
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT)
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
Domestic Assault
Original: DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Domestic assault is when someone commits assault (hitting, attacking, threatening, or attempting to injure) against a domestic abuse victim—which includes current or former spouses, people living together, dating partners, family members by blood or marriage, or children of people in these relationships. Punishment depends on whether it's a first or second offense and the method used, ranging from the same penalties as basic assault to enhanced felony charges for repeat offenses.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Criminal Trespass
Original: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING
It is illegal to enter or stay on someone else's property without their permission. You violate this law if you go onto or remain on property knowing the owner did not consent to your presence, though consent is assumed for businesses open to the public. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine. You have a defense if you reasonably believed you had permission, your presence didn't significantly interfere with the owner's use, and you left immediately when asked—but only if the owner did not post visible "no trespassing" signs or purple paint marks at entry points.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, NO CONTACT ORDER, OR RESTRAINING ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500