Gavin Adcock is country music’s rowdy rising star. He’s already selling out shows in Nashville and capturing fans with tracks like “A Cigarette,” “Run Your Mouth,” “On One,” and more. However, it seems that his quickly growing fame wasn’t enough to keep him out of handcuffs. Last night (May 21), Adcock was arrested on charges of reckless driving and transporting an open container just outside of Music City.
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According to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol stopped Adcock in Ocoee late last night for reckless driving. During the stop, the patrolman saw that the singer was also allegedly transporting an open container of alcohol. This led to Adcock’s second charge. He was booked into the Wilson County Jail at 11:15 PM. However, he didn’t stay long. Adcock posted the $1,000 bond for his reckless driving charge and was processed out of the jail at 4:34 this morning (May 22).
What Consequences Could Gavin Adcock Face After His Arrest?
While neither of the charges Gavin Adcock received carries a prison sentence, he could face some legal consequences. It is important to note that Adcock has only been charged with reckless driving and transporting an open container of alcohol. He will have to go through the criminal court system before being convicted of these offenses.
According to the Memphis, Tennessee-based Chiozza Law Firm, a motorist who “operates a vehicle in a manner that is willfully or deliberately dangerous” or “displays a blatant disregard for the safety of others or their property” can be charged with reckless driving. Aggressive tailgating, running stop lights, swerving in and out of traffic, or excessive speeding (usually 20 MPH over the posted limit) can constitute reckless driving.
Adcock could face up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500 for this charge.
According to the Knoxville, Tennessee-based Oberman & Rice Law Firm, the state’s open container law is broad. IN Tennessee, an “open container” can be any container of an alcoholic beverage that is “immediately capable of being consumed” or has a broken seal. “A driver is considered in possession of an open container when the beverage is not in possession of any passenger or is not located in a closed glove compartment, trunk, or other non-passenger area of the motor vehicle.”
Adcock could face up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $50 for this offense, if convicted.
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