Tayon Demetrius Walker
Knox County · Booked Apr 4, 2025
Booking #885895

Personal Information
Tayon Walker was booked in Knox County on Apr 4, 2025 on 1 felony, 5 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Domestic Assault and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Domestic Assault
Original: DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Domestic assault is when someone commits assault (hitting, attacking, threatening, or attempting to injure) against a domestic abuse victim—which includes current or former spouses, people living together, dating partners, family members by blood or marriage, or children of people in these relationships. Punishment depends on whether it's a first or second offense and the method used, ranging from the same penalties as basic assault to enhanced felony charges for repeat offenses.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT
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 explanationAggravated Assault
Original: POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, AGG ASSAULT, RESISTING ARREST, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND FAILURE TO STOP
Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Domestic Assault
Original: DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Domestic assault is when someone commits assault (hitting, attacking, threatening, or attempting to injure) against a domestic abuse victim—which includes current or former spouses, people living together, dating partners, family members by blood or marriage, or children of people in these relationships. Punishment depends on whether it's a first or second offense and the method used, ranging from the same penalties as basic assault to enhanced felony charges for repeat offenses.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: EVADING ARREST, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, FAILURE TO STOP, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). 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 depending on circumstances.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND FAILURE TO STOP
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500