James Niyonkuru was booked in Knox County on Mar 9, 2026 on 2 misdemeanors, including Resisting Arrest and 1 other charge.
Charges (2)
Resisting Arrest
Original: RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP) Bond: $750.00
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
Obedience to Any Required Traffic-control Device
Original: OBEDIENCE TO ANY REQUIRED 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