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DAVID PAYNE was booked in Claiborne County on Aug 14, 2025 on 4 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Resisting Arrest and 8 other charges.
Charges (9)
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESISTING ARREST
It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESISTING ARREST
It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Aggravated Assault
Original: ASSAULT (AGGRAVATED)
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
Assault Against First Responder or Nurse
Original: ASSAULT AGAINST FIRST RESPONDER OR NURSE
Assault against a first responder or nurse (law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical worker, or hospital nurse) while they're performing their official duties is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500, enhanced to a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison) under certain circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: DRIVING:NON RESIDENT W/SUSP/REVOK LICENS
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
Implied Consent/bac Test Refusal
Original: VIOLATION OF IMPLIED CONSENT LAW
Breath and blood tests to determine alcohol or drug content of a motor vehicle operator’s blood — Violation.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationDUI
Original: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - 1ST OFFENSE
Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanation"Suicide Att"
Original: "SUICIDE ATT"
Vandalism
Original: VANDALISM
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