Donovan Michael Upton
Hamilton County · Booked Feb 19, 2026
Booking #539976
Personal Information
Donovan Upton was booked in Hamilton County on Feb 19, 2026 on 1 felony, 7 misdemeanors, 3 violations, including Theft of Property and 16 other charges.
Charges (17)
Theft of Property
Original: Charge Code: 39140103 Charge Description: THEFT OF PROPERTY
It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationTheft of Property
Original: Charge Code: 39140146 Charge Description: THEFT OF PROPERTY (CONDUCT INVOLV.MERCHA
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Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationTheft of Property
Original: Charge Code: 39140146 Charge Description: THEFT OF PROPERTY (CONDUCT INVOLV.MERCHA
[The statute text provided is incomplete and contains primarily definitions without a complete description of all illegal conduct or penalties. A complete explanation cannot be provided without the full statute language.]
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationAggravated Assault
Original: Charge Code: 39130102 Charge Description: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Evading Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 39160603 Charge Description: EVADING ARREST
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
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: Charge Code: 39170425 Charge Description: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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
Traffic-control Signals
Original: Charge Code: 55080110 Charge Description: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS VIOLATION
Traffic-control signals – Inoperative signals — Violation.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationTraffic-control Signals
Original: Charge Code: 55080110 Charge Description: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS VIOLATION
Traffic-control signals – Inoperative signals — Violation.
Penalty: Violation
View full statute explanationSpeed Limits
Original: Charge Code: 55080152 Charge Description: SPEEDING
Speed limits – Penalties — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injury
Original: Charge Code: 55100101 Charge Description: LEAVING SCENE ACCIDENT
Accidents involving death or personal injury — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Accident Report Forms
Original: Charge Code: 55100106 Charge Description: FAILURE TO REPORT ACCIDENT
Accident report forms – Penalty for failure to report — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: Charge Code: 55500504 Charge Description: DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELL
Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked – Minors – Forfeiture – Notice — 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
Violation of Probation
Original: Charge Code: 40350311 Charge Description: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of Probation
Original: Charge Code: 40350311 Charge Description: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Violation of Probation
Original: Charge Code: 40350311 Charge Description: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Evading Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 39160603 Charge Description: EVADING ARREST
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
Failure to Appear
Original: Charge Code: 39160609 Charge Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
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
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