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SCOTTY DENSON was booked in Putnam County on May 20, 2025 on 3 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: MANUFACTUR/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: MANUFACTUR/DEL/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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
Methamphetamine Offenses
Original: MANUFACTURE, DELIVERY, SALE OR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationDrug Paraphernalia
Original: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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
DUI
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationDriving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: DRIVING ON REVOKED/SUSPENDED LICENSE
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
Arrest of Parole Violator
Original: VIOLATION OF PAROLE
Arrest of parole violator – Preliminary hearing – Notice — Felony.
Penalty: Felony
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