Adam Blake Ballard
Rhea County · Booked Mar 15, 2026
Booking #2026000310
Personal Information
Adam Ballard was booked in Rhea County on Mar 15, 2026 on 4 misdemeanors, 1 violation, including Window Tinted and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Window Tinted
Original: Charge Code: 55-9-107 Charge Description: WINDOW TINTED
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
View full statute explanationDrug Possession
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-418-5 Charge Description: SCH II POSSESSION
It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
Drug Possession
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-418-11 Charge Description: SIMPLE POSS. SCH. VI
It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. 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 for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500
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
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: Charge Code: 39-17-1307(c) Charge Description: POSS. FIREARM- CONVICTED FELON
It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500