Personal Information
Joshua Cates was booked in Shelby County on Feb 8, 2026 on 3 misdemeanors, including Viol of Light Law/Nonmotorized Veh and 7 other charges.
Charges (8)
Viol of Light Law/Nonmotorized Veh
Original: Charge Code: 22390 Charge Description: VIOL OF LIGHT LAW/NONMOTORIZED VEH
DUI
Original: Charge Code: 10083 Charge Description: DRIVING U/INFLUENCE INTOX/DRUGS
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationAssault
Original: Charge Code: 21011 Charge Description: ASSAULT M
Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Assault
Original: Charge Code: 30040 Charge Description: ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Assault
Original: Charge Code: 30040 Charge Description: ASSAULT-BODILY HARM
Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Aggravated Criminal Trespass
Original: Charge Code: 31095 Charge Description: AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL TRESPASS
It is illegal to enter or stay on property knowing you have no permission and when your presence will cause fear for someone's safety, or when you damage property to get in or damage things while there. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor (from Class B) if committed on a hospital building, school property, or state property. It becomes a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) if committed on a residential property of a law enforcement officer, military member, judge, or elected official with intent to harass them because of their status.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Aggravated Criminal Trespass
Original: Charge Code: 31095 Charge Description: AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL TRESPASS
It is illegal to enter or stay on property knowing you have no permission and when your presence will cause fear for someone's safety, or when you damage property to get in or damage things while there. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor (from Class B) if committed on a hospital building, school property, or state property. It becomes a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) if committed on a residential property of a law enforcement officer, military member, judge, or elected official with intent to harass them because of their status.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Vandalism
Original: Charge Code: 27024 Charge Description: VANDALISM $1000 OR LESS
It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500