Skip to content
Home/Anderson County/THURMAN B BATES

THURMAN B BATES

Anderson County · Booked Jan 1, 2026

Booking photo of THURMAN B BATES, Anderson County, Jan 1, 2026

Personal Information

RaceBlack
SexMale
LocationOAK RIDGE

THURMAN BATES was booked in Anderson County on Jan 1, 2026 on 6 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Criminal Trespass and 9 other charges.

Charges (10)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR

Criminal Trespass

Original: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING

TCA § 39-14-405

It is illegal to enter or stay on someone else's property without their permission. You violate this law if you go onto or remain on property knowing the owner did not consent to your presence, though consent is assumed for businesses open to the public. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine. You have a defense if you reasonably believed you had permission, your presence didn't significantly interfere with the owner's use, and you left immediately when asked—but only if the owner did not post visible "no trespassing" signs or purple paint marks at entry points.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
View full statute explanation
Bond:$4,062
Charge 2
PENDING

Assault Against First Responder or Nurse

Original: ASSAULT AGAINST FIRST RESPONDER

TCA § 39-13-116

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR B

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESISTING ARREST

TCA § 39-16-602

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

TCA § 39-17-425

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 5
PENDING

Pedestrians on Roadway

Original: PEDESTRIANS ON ROADWAY

Bond:$4,063
Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 7
MISDEMEANOR

Criminal Trespass

Original: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING

TCA § 39-14-405

It is illegal to enter or stay on someone else's property without their permission. You violate this law if you go onto or remain on property knowing the owner did not consent to your presence, though consent is assumed for businesses open to the public. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine. You have a defense if you reasonably believed you had permission, your presence didn't significantly interfere with the owner's use, and you left immediately when asked—but only if the owner did not post visible "no trespassing" signs or purple paint marks at entry points.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 8
MISDEMEANOR

Domestic Assault

Original: DOMESTIC ASSAULT

TCA § 39-13-111

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 9
PENDING

False Imprisonment

Original: FALSE IMPRISONMENT

TCA § 39-13-302

False imprisonment is knowingly removing or confining another person unlawfully in a way that substantially interferes with their freedom of movement. Punishment is up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
View full statute explanation
Bond:$8,125
Charge 10
VIOLATION

Violation of Probation

Original: PROBATION VIOLATION

TCA § 40-35-311

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
View full statute explanation