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JOSEPH BURGESS was booked in McMinn County on Dec 23, 2025 on 3 felonies, 4 misdemeanors, including Arrest of Parole Violator and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Arrest of Parole Violator
Original: PAROLE VIOLATIONS - POSSESS SCH II METH FOR RESALEX2, EVADI (Felony)
Arrest of parole violator – Preliminary hearing – Notice — Felony.
Penalty: Felony
View full statute explanationSentence: TDOC
Drug Possession
Original: POSSESSION SCH II 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: BOUND OVER
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION SCH II FENTANYL (Misdemeanor)
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: BOUND OVER
Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence
Original: TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE - CLASS C FELONY (Felony)
It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Sentence: BOUND OVER
DUI
Original: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2ND OFFENSE (Misdemeanor)
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationSentence: BOUND OVER
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: DRIVING ON REVOKED DL 3RD OFFENSE (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: BOUND OVER
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT OF VEHICLE TAG (Misdemeanor)
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 explanationSentence: BOUND OVER
Booking Details
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