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Bobby Wright was booked in Knox County on Oct 24, 2025 on 4 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Evading Arrest and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Evading Arrest
Original: PAROLE VIOLATION-SCHEDULE II DRUGS: COCAINE, EVADING ARREST (FLIGHT)
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
TDOC Inmate (State Prison Hold)
Original: TDOC INMATE
Reckless Homicide
Original: RECKLESS HOMICIDE
Reckless homicide is recklessly killing another person (showing extreme disregard for human life without intending to kill). Punishment ranges from 2 to 12 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
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
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON
It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST FLIGHT - VEHICLE
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