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JAVIOUS SAEVON CHATMAN , SAEVON JAVIOUS CHATMAN , JAVIOUS SAEVON CHATMAN , CHAVOUS S CHATMAN

Davidson County · Booked Oct 18, 2025

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Date of BirthNov 26, 1997 (age 27 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale

JAVIOUS CHATMAN was booked in Davidson County on Oct 18, 2025 on 5 felonies, 9 misdemeanors, including Resisting Arrest and 13 other charges.

Charges (14)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR B

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESIST STOP, FRISK, HALT, ARREST, OR SEARCH (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-602

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$500
Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$1,500
Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR

Reckless Driving

Original: DRIVING, RECKLESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-10-205

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$500
Charge 4
FELONY

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MOTOR VEHICLE (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$5,000
Charge 5
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: CONT SUB, POSS W/INT, SCHEDULE 2 (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Max Jail: 1-6 yearsMax Fine: $3,000
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Bond:$30,000
Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-425

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony depending on circumstances.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$2,000
Charge 7
MISDEMEANOR B

Resisting Arrest

Original: RESIST STOP, FRISK, HALT, ARREST, OR SEARCH (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-602

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

Max Jail: 6 monthsMax Fine: $500
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Bond:$8,000
Charge 8
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$10,000
Charge 9
FELONY

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MOTOR VEHICLE (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$25,000
Charge 10
FELONY D

Firearm During Dangerous Felony

Original: WEAPON, DANGEROUS FELONY, POSS OF FIREARM W/INTENT (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-1324

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Bond:$30,000
Charge 11
FELONY B

Unlawful Weapon Possession

Original: WEAPON - FELON IN POSSESION OF A HANDGUN (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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Bond:$10,000
Charge 12
MISDEMEANOR

Driving Without Valid License

Original: LICENSE, DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-50-301

License required – Requirements – Exception – Applicability to temporary licenses and permits.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Bond:$2,000
Charge 13
MISDEMEANOR

Criminal Trespass

Original: TRESPASS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-14-405

It is illegal to enter or stay on someone else's property without their permission. You violate this law if you go onto or remain on property knowing the owner did not consent to your presence, though consent is assumed for businesses open to the public. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine. You have a defense if you reasonably believed you had permission, your presence didn't significantly interfere with the owner's use, and you left immediately when asked—but only if the owner did not post visible "no trespassing" signs or purple paint marks at entry points.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Bond:$2,000
Charge 14
MISDEMEANOR

Driving Without Valid License

Original: LICENSE, DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-50-301

License required – Requirements – Exception – Applicability to temporary licenses and permits.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Bond:$500