Benjamin Joel Smith
Fayette County · Booked Oct 5, 2025
Booking #87700
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SCAR, SHOULDER, LEFT
Benjamin Smith was booked in Fayette County on Oct 5, 2025 on 6 charges, including Cruelty to Children and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Cruelty to Children
Original: Cruelty to Children (16-5-70)
TCA 16-5-70
Stalking, Aggravated Stalking, and Especially
Original: Aggravated Stalking (16-5-91)
[Note: The statute text provided is incomplete and corrupted. A complete explanation cannot be provided without the full statutory language. Based on the title and classification alone: Stalking involves repeatedly contacting, following, threatening, or harassing someone in ways that cause fear or emotional distress. The penalties range from Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine) to Class C or E felony depending on whether a weapon is involved or if the victim is a minor or vulnerable person.]
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Battery/Fv
Original: Battery/FV (16-5-23.1(f))
TCA 16-5-23.1(f)
Cruelty to Children
Original: Cruelty to Children (16-5-70)
TCA 16-5-70
Fail to Stop @ Acc W/Damages
Original: Fail to Stop @ Acc W/Damages (40-6-270)
Resisting Arrest
Original: Obstruction of Officer (16-10-24)
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