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JOSHUA SPAIN was booked in Davidson County on Dec 14, 2024 on 2 felonies, 5 misdemeanors, including Disorderly Conduct and 6 other charges.
Charges (7)
Disorderly Conduct
Original: DISORDERLY CONDUCT (Misdemeanor)
The offense is creating a public disturbance by fighting, violent or threatening behavior, refusing to leave a dangerous area when ordered by authorities, or creating a hazardous or offensive condition; also included is making unreasonable noise that prevents others from their lawful activities, all done with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm. 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
Arson
Original: ARSON (Felony)
This law makes it a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine) to knowingly damage a building or farm equipment by fire or explosion without the owner's permission or with intent to defraud an insurance company. If the arson occurs at a place of worship, it becomes a Class B felony with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Arson
Original: ARSON, RECKLESS BURNING (Misdemeanor)
This law makes it a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine) to knowingly damage a building or farm equipment by fire or explosion without the owner's permission or with intent to defraud an insurance company. If the arson occurs at a place of worship, it becomes a Class B felony with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
False Reports
Original: FALSE REPORT, TO OBSTRUCT OR HINDER (Felony)
It is illegal to make false reports to police about crimes or emergencies knowing the information is false, or to lie to police in response to their questions about crimes with intent to obstruct their investigation. This includes intentionally reporting false bomb, fire, or emergency threats knowing it will cause emergency response, frighten people, or close public places. Violations regarding false crime reports are Class D felonies (2-12 years and up to $5,000 in fines), while false emergency reports are Class C felonies (higher penalties).
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Arson
Original: ARSON, RECKLESS BURNING (Misdemeanor)
This law makes it a Class C felony (3-15 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine) to knowingly damage a building or farm equipment by fire or explosion without the owner's permission or with intent to defraud an insurance company. If the arson occurs at a place of worship, it becomes a Class B felony with harsher penalties.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Failure to Appear
Original: FAIL TO BE BOOKED(STATE CITATION) (Misdemeanor)
It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Failure to Appear
Original: FAIL TO BE BOOKED(STATE CITATION) (Misdemeanor)
It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500