JARVIS MARQUELL ASHFORD , JARVIS M ASHFORD
Davidson County · Booked Feb 16, 2026
Personal Information
JARVIS ASHFORD was booked in Davidson County on Feb 16, 2026 on 2 felonies, 7 misdemeanors, including Assault and 8 other charges.
Charges (9)
Assault
Original: ASSAULT, OFFENSIVE CONTACT (Misdemeanor)
Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Vandalism
Original: Vandalism- $1,000 or less (Misdemeanor)
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
Vandalism
Original: Vandalism – Govt. Property < $2,500 (Misdemeanor)
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
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESIST STOP, FRISK, HALT, ARREST, OR SEARCH (Misdemeanor)
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: RESIST STOP, FRISK, HALT, ARREST, OR SEARCH (Misdemeanor)
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
Escape
Original: ESCAPE CUSTODY (Misdemeanor)
It is illegal to escape from prison or jail, or to escape while in a police officer's custody (such as after being handcuffed). Escaping from a facility while held for a misdemeanor is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine), but escaping while held for a felony is a Class E felony. Any sentence for escape must be served in addition to the original sentence.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury
Original: Leaving Scene of Accident- Damage over $1500 (Misdemeanor)
Accidents involving death or personal injury — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Aggravated Assault
Original: Assault-Law Enforcement Officer-Offensive Contact (Felony)
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: Assault-Law Enforcement Officer-Offensive Contact (Felony)
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