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TONYA BUCHANAN was booked in Davidson County on Dec 27, 2023 on 6 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Evading Arrest and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST, MOTOR VEHICLE (Felony)
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: Weapon ? Felon-Poss-Firearm(Violence,Deadly Weapon) (Felony)
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
Reckless Driving
Original: DRIVING, RECKLESS (Misdemeanor)
Reckless driving — 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
Aggravated Assault
Original: Assault, Aggravated - Deadly Weapon - Int/Kn (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
Second Degree Murder
Original: HOMICIDE, CRIMINAL (Felony)
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
Especially Aggravated Robbery
Original: ROBBERY, ESPECIALLY AGGRAVATED (Felony)
Especially aggravated robbery is robbery committed with an actual deadly weapon where the victim suffers serious bodily injury—the most severe robbery offense requiring both a real weapon and significant physical harm to the victim. Conviction carries 15 to 60 years in prison and fines up to $50,000.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: WEAPON, DANGEROUS FELONY, POSS OF FIREARM W/INTENT (Felony)
It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000