ROBERT M MERRELL JR , ROBERT MARTIN MERREL , ROBERT MERRELL , ROBERT JR MERRELL
Davidson County · Booked Aug 28, 2024
Personal Information
ROBERT MERRELL was booked in Davidson County on Aug 28, 2024 on 2 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles and 2 other charges.
Charges (3)
Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles
Original: VEHICLE THEFT ($10,000+ BUT LESS THAN $60,000) (Felony)
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
Evading Arrest
Original: EVADING ARREST, MOTOR VEHICLE, RISK OF INJURY (Felony)
It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Bail/bond Conditions Violation
Original: FAILURE TO APPEAR (Misdemeanor)
When setting bail for someone arrested for child abuse, stalking, elderly abuse, or domestic violence crimes, the magistrate must carefully review the facts and consider the defendant's danger to others and flight risk before deciding if bail is appropriate and how much it should be.
Penalty: Violation
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