Possibly too soon for the driver to relies he was being stopped, Is it a Felony, Misdemeanor or no crime at all?
2007-03-06 08:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by raulangelrodriguez 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This would have been a regular traffic stop, no speeding or reason to belive any crime was being commited.
2007-03-06 09:45:56 · update #1
I love the attack at the bottom by BarB. I'll have you know lady that this is just something that I got from watching the show cops. I thought it be a good subject for discussion. No personal attacks needed.
2007-03-06 11:54:44 · update #2
Evading, resisting arrest come to mind. Could be either a misdeameanor or a felony depending on circumstances.
What comes to mind first is felony stupid in public.
2007-03-06 09:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state. Most states have enacted laws to make fleeing from police a felony. In TN, it is a felony.
This applies only to fleeing in a vehicle.
In most states, fleeing on foot is a misdemeanor.
There is an old saying that says " If you run from the police, don't get caught in the dark".
However, that is just an old saying. I am sure that it no longer applies today.
2007-03-06 17:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by tnmack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right! So you didn't know a police car was after you...that's what all the deadbeats say.
Don't worry, he's got your license plate and your identity; they will get you sooner or later.
And, yes, it is a crime to flee from the police. What they charge you with will depend upon how long it takes to bring you in and how you behave when they do.
2007-03-06 18:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleeing & Eluding and it depends on the nature of the pursuit.
2007-03-06 17:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by ibithedust 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋