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JOSEPH D HARNESS

Anderson County · Booked Jan 9, 2025

Booking photo of JOSEPH D HARNESS, Anderson County, Jan 9, 2025

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RaceWhite
SexMale
LocationPOWELL

JOSEPH HARNESS was booked in Anderson County on Jan 9, 2025 on 3 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Scope of Power and 7 other charges.

Charges (8)

Charge 1
PENDING

Scope of Power

Original: CONTEMPT OF COURT

TCA § 29-9-102

A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Charge 2
PENDING

Scope of Power

Original: CONTEMPT OF COURT

TCA § 29-9-102

A court can only punish someone for contempt of court in these specific situations: (1) someone behaves disruptively in or near the courtroom and interferes with justice; (2) a court officer misbehaves in their official duties; (3) someone refuses to follow the court's orders, writs, or commands; (4) someone tampers with or interferes with court documents or proceedings; (5) someone illegally talks to jurors about the case; or (6) any other act the law specifically calls contempt. A court cannot punish for contempt in any other situation.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Charge 3
PENDING

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: DRIVING ON SUSPENDED OR REVOKED

TCA § 55-50-504

Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 4
PENDING

Hold Placed

Original: HOLD PLACED

Charge 5
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
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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
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Charge 7
MISDEMEANOR A

Reckless Endangerment

Original: RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

TCA § 39-13-103

Reckless endangerment is when someone acts recklessly in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious injury. This happens when a person is aware of a serious risk but ignores it anyway—for example, firing a gun into a crowd or driving dangerously fast through a populated area. A basic conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offense is enhanced to a Class E, D, or C felony (1-15 years in prison) if the reckless conduct involves using a deadly weapon or firearm.

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Charge 8
MISDEMEANOR B

Reckless Driving

Original: RECKLESS DRIVING

TCA § 55-10-205

Reckless driving — Class B misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and $500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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