Tennessee High School Coach Faces Domestic Assault and Harassment Case
The head basketball coach at Clarksville Northeast High School is facing serious charges of domestic assault and harassment. Forty three year old Gar Allen Cooper has been released on $1,500 bond and is awaiting his next court appearance.
According to the Tennessean, Cooper was arrested for domestic assault after a female family member complained Cooper had made threats, stating that person better watch their back and that he hoped their life insurance policy was up to date. Cooper is also accused of stating that the victim “was not going to live.”
In addition to the domestic assault charges, Cooper is accused of harassment after making 8 phone calls to the same victim in a matter of 45 minutes on September 4th.
Interestingly, Coopers brother, a former high school basketball coach himself, is currently serving a sentence with the Tennessee Department of Corrections for killing his ex wife in July 2007..
Gar Cooper faces serious penalties when he is seen in court. This particular assault charge will likely be entered as a Class A misdemeanor, for which he could face up to one year in jail.
Harassment is also typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor, unless Cooper has faced prior harassment charges against this victim.
Facing any sort of domestic violence charges can change your life forever. Not only are you looking at a potential jail sentence, but these charges can forever affect the relationships in your life. If you are facing charges like these, you know just how stressful they can be.
With many crimes and particularly crimes against women and children, it is easy to feel like you are being judged before you even have your day in court. When facing charges like these, it is essential that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.
Contact me immediately so that we can discuss the details of your case and how I can potentially help.
