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ELMER L III HARP

Claiborne County · Booked Jan 21, 2025

Booking photo of ELMER L III HARP, Claiborne County, Jan 21, 2025

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ELMER HARP was booked in Claiborne County on Jan 21, 2025 on 1 felony, 1 misdemeanor, including Aggravated Assault and 3 other charges.

Charges (4)

Charge 1
PENDING

Aggravated Assault

Original: ASSAULT (AGGRAVATED)

TCA § 39-13-102

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Vandalism

Original: VANDALISM

TCA § 39-14-408

It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.

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 3
PENDING

Harassment

Original: INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALLS

TCA § 39-17-308

The offense is intentionally pursuing, contacting, or communicating with another person in a way that alarms or annoys them (including through electronic means or social media), or intentionally threatening another person or a minor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500; it is enhanced to a Class E felony if the victim is a minor, if the defendant has prior harassment convictions, or if the harassment involves threats of violence.

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
FELONY

False Imprisonment

Original: FALSE IMPRISONMENT (FELONY)

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
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