Cody Ryan Lockhart
Rhea County · Booked Mar 4, 2026
Booking #2026000275
Personal Information
Cody Lockhart was booked in Rhea County on Mar 4, 2026 on 3 felonies, 4 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Firearm During Dangerous Felony and 7 other charges.
Charges (8)
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-1324(a) Charge Description: POSS. OF FIREARM DURING COMMISSION DANGEROUS FELONY
It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Drug Manufacturing/delivery/sale
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-417-30 Charge Description: SCH II POSS W/I MANF/DEL/SELL
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
Driving While in Possession of Methamphetamine
Original: Charge Code: 55-50-506 Charge Description: DRIVING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Drug Paraphernalia
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-425-1 Charge Description: POSS. 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
Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence
Original: Charge Code: 39-16-503-2 Charge Description: TAMPERING W/EVIDENCE
It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
Display of Registration Plates
Original: Charge Code: 55-4-110 Charge Description: IMPROPER DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION PLATE
Display of registration plates – Manner – Penalty for violation — 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
No Proof of Insurance
Original: Charge Code: 55-12-139 Charge Description: FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE
Compliance with financial responsibility law required – Evidence of compliance – Issuance of citations by police service technicians — 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
Methamphetamine Offenses
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-434-12 Charge Description: SCH II (METH) POSS W/I MANF/SELL/DEL (.5GMS OR OVER)
It is illegal to manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell it, or to knowingly possess or casually exchange any amount of methamphetamine. Simple possession or casual exchange of methamphetamine is punished less severely than possession with intent to sell. Penalties depend on whether the charge involves intent to distribute (more severe) or simple possession (less severe), with specific jail time and fines determined by related statutes TCA 39-17-417 and 39-17-418.
Penalty: Violation
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