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DEMARUS L PHILLIPS , DEMARCUS L PHILLOPS , DEMARUS PHILLIPS , DEMARUS L PHILLIPS , DEMARUS LORENZO PHILLIPS

Davidson County · Booked Jan 5, 2026

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Date of BirthNov 2, 1989 (age 36 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale

DEMARUS PHILLIPS was booked in Davidson County on Jan 5, 2026 on 3 felonies, 5 misdemeanors, including Drug Possession and 7 other charges.

Charges (8)

Charge 1
MISDEMEANOR

Drug Possession

Original: Poss. or Casual Exchange of Meth (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-418

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

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

Public Intoxication

Original: PUBLIC INTOXICATION (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-310

The offense is appearing in public while under the influence of drugs, controlled substance analogues, or other intoxicating substances to a degree that endangers the offender, endangers others or property, or unreasonably annoys people nearby. This is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine up to $50.

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

Max Jail: 30 daysMax Fine: $50
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Bond:$100
Charge 3
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:$5,000
Charge 4
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:$5,000
Charge 5
FELONY

Contraband in Penal Institution

Original: Contraband in Penal Inst.-Intoxicant/Contr. Substance (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-201

It is illegal to knowingly bring weapons, ammunition, explosives, drugs, alcohol, or cell phones into a prison or jail, or to possess these items while in a correctional facility. This applies to any person bringing contraband into an institution or to anyone (including staff) possessing prohibited items inside. The base violation is a Class E felony (1-6 years, up to $3,000 fine), but charges can be enhanced to Class D or Class C felony depending on the specific item and circumstances.

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:$10,000
Charge 6
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: Assault-Law Enforcement Officer-Bodily Injury (Felony)

TCA § 39-13-102

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Bond:$25,000
Charge 7
FELONY

Aggravated Assault

Original: Assault-Law Enforcement Officer-Bodily Injury (Felony)

TCA § 39-13-102

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

Max Jail: 2-12 yearsMax Fine: $5,000
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Bond:$25,000
Charge 8
MISDEMEANOR A

Violation of Probation

Original: PROBATION VIOLATION (MIS) (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 40-35-311

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

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