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Joel Venable was booked in Knox County on Nov 25, 2025 on 3 charges, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE
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 Possession
Original: POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE
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
TDOC Inmate (State Prison Hold)
Original: TDOC INMATE