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ROBERT DAWSON was booked in Hamblen County on Nov 8, 2022 on 5 charges, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 4 other charges.
Charges (5)
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: MFG, DEL, SALE OR POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINES
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
Driving Without Valid License
Original: DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
License required – Requirements – Exception – Applicability to temporary licenses and permits.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationNo-passing Zones
Original: DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER LINE
No-passing zones are marked road segments where passing another vehicle is prohibited due to limited visibility, curves, hills, or other hazardous conditions.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationCriminal Impersonation
Original: CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
It is illegal to pretend to be someone else, fake being a government employee, pretend to be a law enforcement officer, or falsely claim to have a disability—all with intent to defraud or injure another person. It is also illegal to falsely claim to be a military member or veteran by wearing unearned medals or rank. Base violation is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $500 fine), but can be enhanced to Class A misdemeanor for certain types of impersonation, such as pretending to be a law enforcement officer while acting like one.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
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
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