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STEVEN D BURGESS

Sevier County · Booked Aug 18, 2025

Booking photo of STEVEN D BURGESS, Sevier County, Aug 18, 2025

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RaceWhite
SexMale
LocationSEVIERVILLE

STEVEN BURGESS was booked in Sevier County on Aug 18, 2025 on 2 misdemeanors, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 5 other charges.

Charges (6)

Charge 1
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: DRUG: SALE DELIVERY MANUFACTURING

TCA § 39-17-417

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 2
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: DRUG: SALE DELIVERY MANUFACTURING

TCA § 39-17-417

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

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Charge 3
PENDING

Methamphetamine Offenses

Original: MFG DEL SALE OR POSS OF METH

TCA § 39-17-434

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

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Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Possession

Original: SIMPLE POSSESSION

TCA § 39-17-418

It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).

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 5
PENDING

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: DRUG:POSSESION 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
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Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Violation of Probation

Original: VIOLATION OF PROBATION CIRCUIT

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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