John Edward Atkins
Cocke County · Booked Mar 4, 2026
Booking #202600264
Personal Information
John Atkins was booked in Cocke County on Mar 4, 2026 on 7 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Capias for More Than One Offense and 10 other charges.
Charges (11)
Capias for More Than One Offense
Original: Charge Code: 40-13-301 Charge Description: CAPIAS
When a defendant faces multiple charges of the same severity in the same court session, the court only issues one arrest warrant rather than separate warrants for each charge. The arrest warrant must list how many cases are involved. When bail is set, it covers all the charges at once. If the county pays court costs, they pay once; if the defendant pays, the court can charge full costs as if the cases were separate.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationCapias for More Than One Offense
Original: Charge Code: 40-13-301 Charge Description: CAPIAS
When a defendant faces multiple charges of the same severity in the same court session, the court only issues one arrest warrant rather than separate warrants for each charge. The arrest warrant must list how many cases are involved. When bail is set, it covers all the charges at once. If the county pays court costs, they pay once; if the defendant pays, the court can charge full costs as if the cases were separate.
Penalty: Classification not specified
View full statute explanationViolation of Probation
Original: Charge Code: 5013 Charge Description: PROBATION VIOLATION
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: 39-16-603 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
Resisting Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-602 Charge Description: RESISTING STOPFRISKHALTARREST OR SEAR
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
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-504G Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED
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
Driving on Suspended/revoked License
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-504G Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED
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
Obedience to Any Required Traffic-control Device
Original: Charge Code: 55-8-109 Charge Description: FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Obedience to any required traffic-control device — 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
Evading Arrest
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-603 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
Violation of Light Law
Original: Charge Code: 55-9-402 Charge Description: VIOLATION OF LIGHT LAW
Capias for More Than One Offense
Original: Charge Code: 40-13-301 Charge Description: CAPIAS
When a defendant faces multiple charges of the same severity in the same court session, the court only issues one arrest warrant rather than separate warrants for each charge. The arrest warrant must list how many cases are involved. When bail is set, it covers all the charges at once. If the county pays court costs, they pay once; if the defendant pays, the court can charge full costs as if the cases were separate.
Penalty: Classification not specified
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