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JOSEPH BURGESS

McMinn County · Booked Dec 23, 2025

Booking #108036

Booking photo of JOSEPH BURGESS, McMinn County, Dec 23, 2025

Personal Information

Date of BirthJan 1, 1979 (age 46 at booking)
SexMale
Height5'9"
Weight195 lbs
LocationTN

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)

Charge 1
FELONY

Arrest of Parole Violator

Original: PAROLE VIOLATIONS - POSSESS SCH II METH FOR RESALEX2, EVADI (Felony)

TCA § 40-28-121 TITLE 32

Arrest of parole violator – Preliminary hearing – Notice — Felony.

Penalty: Felony

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Bond:$14,285.71
Warrant:A96782

Sentence: TDOC

Charge 2
FELONY

Drug Possession

Original: POSSESSION SCH II METH FOR RESALE (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-418 39-17-417

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION SCH II FENTANYL (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-417 39-17-418

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Charge 4
FELONY

Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence

Original: TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE - CLASS C FELONY (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-503 39-16-503

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

Max Jail: 3-15 yearsMax Fine: $10,000
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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Charge 5
MISDEMEANOR

DUI

Original: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2ND OFFENSE (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-10-401 55-10-401

Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: DRIVING ON REVOKED DL 3RD OFFENSE (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-50-504 55-50-504

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Charge 7
MISDEMEANOR

Theft of Property

Original: THEFT OF VEHICLE TAG (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-14-103 39-14-103

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

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Bond:$14,285.71

Sentence: BOUND OVER

Booking Details

Booking #108036