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JAMES ADAMS was booked in Knox County on Jan 24, 2026 on 3 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, 1 violation, including Aggravated Assault and 7 other charges.
Charges (8)
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
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
Aggravated Assault
Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
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
Domestic Assault
Original: DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Domestic assault is when someone commits assault (hitting, attacking, threatening, or attempting to injure) against a domestic abuse victim—which includes current or former spouses, people living together, dating partners, family members by blood or marriage, or children of people in these relationships. Punishment depends on whether it's a first or second offense and the method used, ranging from the same penalties as basic assault to enhanced felony charges for repeat offenses.
Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
Violation of an Order of Protection or Restraining
Original: VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER
Violating an order of protection or restraining order issued by a court is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. To be convicted, the person must have received notice of the court order, had a chance to appear in court, and the court must have made specific findings that the person committed domestic abuse or other qualifying conduct.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
GPS Required Prior to Release
Original: GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
Theft of Property
Original: HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY- THEFT OF PROPERTY
It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.
Penalty: Violation
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Original: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
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
Theft of Property
Original: THEFT OF PROPERTY - >$1,000 TO < $2,500
It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.
Penalty: Violation
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