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MICHAEL A LAWS

Claiborne County · Booked Jan 3, 2024

Booking photo of MICHAEL A LAWS, Claiborne County, Jan 3, 2024

Personal Information

Date of BirthSep 13, 1957 (age 66 at booking)
RaceWhite
SexMale
Height5'9"
Weight165 lbs
HairGray
EyesBlue
LocationHARROGATE

Tattoos / Scars / Marks

SCAR, BACK; SCAR, LEG, LEFT

MICHAEL LAWS was booked in Claiborne County on Jan 3, 2024 on 2 felonies, including Unlawful Weapon Possession and 2 other charges.

Charges (3)

Charge 1
PENDING

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: WEAPON:UNLAWFUL CARRY/POSS OF

TCA § 39-17-1307

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Charge 2
FELONY

Second Degree Murder

Original: HOMICIDE:ATTEMPTED 2ND DEGREE MURDER

TCA § 39-13-210

Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000

Max Jail: 15-60 yearsMax Fine: $50,000
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Charge 3
FELONY

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING FELONY

TCA § 39-17-1307

It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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