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BILLY COX was booked in Davidson County on Jan 4, 2026 on 6 felonies, 2 misdemeanors, including Unlawful Weapon Possession and 7 other charges.
Charges (8)
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
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: WEAPON - POSS. W/INTENT DURING AN OFFENSE (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
Order of Protection, Possess Firearm (Misdemeanor)
Original: ORDER OF PROTECTION, POSSESS FIREARM (Misdemeanor)
Reckless Endangerment
Original: ASSAULT, RECK ENDANGER, DEADLY WEAPON (VEHICLE) (Felony)
Reckless endangerment is when someone acts recklessly in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious injury. This happens when a person is aware of a serious risk but ignores it anyway—for example, firing a gun into a crowd or driving dangerously fast through a populated area. A basic conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offense is enhanced to a Class E, D, or C felony (1-15 years in prison) if the reckless conduct involves using a deadly weapon or firearm.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
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
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
Burglary — Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Original: Burglary – Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Driving Without Valid License
Original: LICENSE, DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED (Misdemeanor)
License required – Requirements – Exception – Applicability to temporary licenses and permits.
Penalty: Classification not specified
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