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LATAIEUSS K DOE , JOHN PRESTON , LATATIEUSS PRESTON , LATAIEUSS KESHAWN PRESTON , LATAIEUSS K PRESTON

Davidson County · Booked Jul 2, 2025

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Date of BirthSep 8, 2000 (age 24 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale

LATAIEUSS PRESTON was booked in Davidson County on Jul 2, 2025 on 2 felonies, 8 misdemeanors, including Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles and 9 other charges.

Charges (10)

Charge 1
FELONY A

Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles

Original: VEHICLE THEFT ($10,000+ BUT LESS THAN $60,000) (Felony)

TCA § 39-14-106

It is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and/or $2,500 fine) to take someone else's vehicle (car, plane, motorcycle, bike, boat, etc.) without permission, even if you only intend to use it temporarily and return it—this is commonly called "joyriding."

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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Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Possession

Original: CONT SUB, POSS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE (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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Charge 3
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Possession

Original: CONT SUB, POSS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE (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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Charge 4
MISDEMEANOR

DUI

Original: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-10-401

Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Charge 5
MISDEMEANOR

Implied Consent/bac Test Refusal

Original: IMPLIED CONSENT VIOLATION (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-10-406

Breath and blood tests to determine alcohol or drug content of a motor vehicle operator’s blood — Violation.

Penalty: Violation

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Charge 6
MISDEMEANOR

Driving on Suspended/revoked License

Original: LICENSE, DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-50-504

Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — 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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Charge 7
FELONY

Kidnapping

Original: KIDNAPPING, AGGRAVATED, TO TERROIZE/TO INFLICT INJURY (Felony)

TCA § 39-13-303

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

Max Jail: 3-15 yearsMax Fine: $10,000
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Bond:$70,000
Charge 8
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:$1,000
Charge 9
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 10
MISDEMEANOR

Animals, Cruelty to (Misdemeanor)

Original: ANIMALS, CRUELTY TO (Misdemeanor)

Bond:$5,000