JEFFERY L GARDNER , JEFFREY L GARDNER , JEFFEREY GARDNER , JEFFREY GARDNER , JEFFREY LYNN GARDNER
Davidson County · Booked Jan 20, 2026
Personal Information
JEFFERY GARDNER was booked in Davidson County on Jan 20, 2026 on 2 felonies, 4 misdemeanors, including Domestic Assault and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Domestic Assault
Original: ASSAULT, DOMESTIC FEAR OF BODILY INJURY (Misdemeanor)
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
Assault
Original: ASSAULT, FEAR OF BODILY INJURY (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
Assault
Original: ASSAULT, FEAR OF BODILY INJURY (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
Kidnapping
Original: KIDNAPPING, RISK OF BODILY INJURY (Felony)
Kidnapping is false imprisonment (unlawfully confining someone) under circumstances where the victim faces substantial risk of bodily injury. Punishment ranges from 3 to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)
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
Aggravated Assault
Original: Assault, Aggravated-Strangulation and Victim Pregnant (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