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TERRI J ELLIS

Claiborne County · Booked Nov 22, 2025

Booking photo of TERRI J ELLIS, Claiborne County, Nov 22, 2025

Personal Information

RaceWhite
SexFemale
LocationCUMBERLAND GAP

TERRI ELLIS was booked in Claiborne County on Nov 22, 2025 on 3 misdemeanors, including Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale and 5 other charges.

Charges (6)

Charge 1
PENDING

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: DRUG:MFG/DEL/SALE/POS-SCH II

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:MFG/DEL/SALE/POS-SCH II

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
MISDEMEANOR

Failure to Appear

Original: CAPIAS GSC MISDEMEANOR

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

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 4
MISDEMEANOR

Failure to Appear

Original: CAPIAS GSC MISDEMEANOR

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

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
MISDEMEANOR

Failure to Appear

Original: CAPIAS GSC MISDEMEANOR

TCA § 39-16-609

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

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
PENDING

Drug Possession

Original: DRUG:POSS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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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