Lawton Lashawn Turner
Shelby County · Booked Feb 12, 2026
Booking #26102274
Personal Information
Lawton Turner was booked in Shelby County on Feb 12, 2026 on 3 misdemeanors, including Methamphetamine Offenses and 9 other charges.
Charges (10)
Methamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 40853 Charge Description: UPCS-W/I METH
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationMethamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 40853 Charge Description: UPCS-W/I METH
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationDrug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 30802 Charge Description: POSS COCAINE W/I MANUF/SELL/DEL
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
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 30802 Charge Description: POSS COCAINE W/I MANUF/SELL/DEL
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
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 31001 Charge Description: POSS CONT SUB W/I MAN/DEL/SELL
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
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 31001 Charge Description: POSS CONT SUB W/I MAN/DEL/SELL
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
Forgery
Original: Charge Code: 31969 Charge Description: FORGERY
This statute makes it illegal to forge a document—meaning to fake, alter, or create a false writing with intent to deceive or harm someone. This includes altering someone else's signature, changing dates on documents, creating fake copies of originals, or possessing forged documents intending to use them. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and/or a fine up to $3,000. The penalty depends on the value involved, similar to theft charges.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Violation of Probation
Original: Charge Code: 10319 Charge Description: VIOLATION OF PROBATION M
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
Theft of Property
Original: Charge Code: 27000 Charge Description: THEFT OF PROPERTY $1000 OR LESS
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 explanationFailure to Appear
Original: Charge Code: 21154 Charge Description: FAIL TO APPEAR IN MISDEMEANOR CASE
It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500