Kenneth Dwayne Johnson
Davidson County · Booked May 16, 2024
Personal Information
Kenneth Johnson was booked in Davidson County on May 16, 2024 on 5 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Second Degree Murder and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
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
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: WEAPON, DANGEROUS FELONY, EMPLOY 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
Drug Possession
Original: CONT SUB, POSS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE (Misdemeanor)
It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: CONT SUB, SELL, SCHEDULE 2 (Felony)
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
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: WEAPON - FELON IN POSSESION OF A HANDGUN (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
Assault
Original: ASSAULT AGGRAVATED, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INTENTIONAL (Felony)
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