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ERICK PARAGON was booked in Hamblen County on Dec 5, 2024 on 2 felonies, 5 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Assault Against First Responder or Nurse and 8 other charges.
Charges (9)
Assault Against First Responder or Nurse
Original: ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A FIRST RESPONDER
Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Assault Against First Responder or Nurse
Original: ASSAULT AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST A FIRST RESPONDER
Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT OF PROPERTY
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 explanationResisting Arrest
Original: RESISTING ARREST
It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Public Intoxication
Original: PUBLIC INTOXICATION
The offense is appearing in public while under the influence of drugs, controlled substance analogues, or other intoxicating substances to a degree that endangers the offender, endangers others or property, or unreasonably annoys people nearby. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic
Original: IMPROPER LANE USAGE
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationViolation of Probation
Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
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
Disorderly Conduct
Original: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
The offense is creating a public disturbance by fighting, violent or threatening behavior, refusing to leave a dangerous area when ordered by authorities, or creating a hazardous or offensive condition; also included is making unreasonable noise that prevents others from their lawful activities, all done with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
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