Personal Information
Cory Watson was booked in Davidson County on Jul 31, 2023 on 1 felony, 1 misdemeanor, including Failure to Appear and 1 other charge.
Charges (2)
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
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