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TAFT ARKEY MURPHY , TAFT A MURPHY , TAFT ARQUIES MURPHY , TAPT MURPHY , TAFT ARQUIS MURPHEY , TAFT A MURPHY

Davidson County · Booked Jul 26, 2024

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Date of BirthDec 21, 1971 (age 52 at booking)
RaceBlack
SexMale

TAFT MURPHY was booked in Davidson County on Jul 26, 2024 on 11 felonies, 14 misdemeanors, including Resisting Arrest and 24 other charges.

Charges (25)

Charge 1
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:$1,000
Charge 2
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$2,000
Charge 3
FELONY

Cont Sub, Delivery, Cocaine .5g+ (Felony)

Original: CONT SUB, DELIVERY, COCAINE .5G+ (Felony)

Bond:$35,000
Charge 4
FELONY

Cont Sub, Delivery, Schedule 2 (Felony)

Original: CONT SUB, DELIVERY, SCHEDULE 2 (Felony)

Bond:$20,000
Charge 5
FELONY

Cont Sub, Delivery, Schedule 2 (Felony)

Original: CONT SUB, DELIVERY, SCHEDULE 2 (Felony)

Bond:$20,000
Charge 6
FELONY

Cont Sub, Sell, Marijuana 14.175-4535g (Felony)

Original: CONT SUB, SELL, MARIJUANA 14.175-4535G (Felony)

Bond:$2,500
Charge 7
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-425

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). 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 depending on circumstances.

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:$1,000
Charge 8
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: CONT SUB, POSS W/INT, COCAINE .5G+ (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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:$82,000
Charge 9
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: Poss. w/Int-Cont.Sub. – Fentanyl .5 gr or more (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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:$82,000
Charge 10
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: CONT SUB, POSS W/INT, SCHEDULE 1 (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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:$82,000
Charge 11
FELONY

Cont Sub, Sell, Marijuana 14.175-4535g (Felony)

Original: CONT SUB, SELL, MARIJUANA 14.175-4535G (Felony)

Bond:$82,000
Charge 12
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-425

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). 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 depending on circumstances.

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:$82,000
Charge 13
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:$82,000
Charge 14
MISDEMEANOR

Reckless Driving

Original: DRIVING, RECKLESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 55-10-205

Reckless driving — 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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Bond:$2,000
Charge 15
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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Bond:$2,000
Charge 16
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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Bond:$2,000
Charge 17
FELONY

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MOTOR VEHICLE (Felony)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$10,000
Charge 18
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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Bond:$2,000
Charge 19
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: Poss. w/Int-Cont.Sub. – Fentanyl .5 gr or more (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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:$50,000
Charge 20
FELONY

Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale

Original: CONT SUB, POSS W/INT, COCAINE .5G+ (Felony)

TCA § 39-17-417

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

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:$50,000
Charge 21
MISDEMEANOR A

Drug Paraphernalia

Original: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-17-425

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). 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 depending on circumstances.

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 22
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$4,000
Charge 23
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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Bond:$2,000
Charge 24
MISDEMEANOR

Possession of Legend Drugs

Original: POSSESSION WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 53-10-111

Requirements for filling prescriptions of prescribers who have died.

Penalty: Classification not specified

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Charge 25
MISDEMEANOR A

Evading Arrest

Original: EVADING ARREST, MISDEMEANOR (Misdemeanor)

TCA § 39-16-603

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

Max Jail: 11 months 29 daysMax Fine: $2,500
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Bond:$82,000