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The 1 Thing to Know About Evading Arrest Charges

There are a number of reasons that someone may be charged with evading arrest. This charge is used when officers suspect someone of fleeing despite knowing that the police wish to detain or arrest them. This seems to be straightforward on the surface, but consider some of the implications: What if you are incapacitated due to some issue beyond your control, such as a medical condition or injury? What if you had some compelling reason not to stop? What if you were for some reason unaware that police were trying to detain you, or you were not sure that the person pursuing you was an officer of the law? In such gray areas, the law leaves little room for reason, and you may be left facing serious charges.

What You Need to Know

One thing that many people are unaware of until they face such charges is that evading arrest can be a very serious charge in and of itself. Although evading arrest on foot is usually a class B misdemeanor in Texas, it becomes a state jail felony if a vehicle is involved. It can also become a more serious offense if:

• Someone is injured as a result of the person fleeing police in a vehicle (3rd degree felony)
• Someone is killed as a result (2nd degree felony)

Many people are not aware that evading police can have such serious consequences associated with it. A conviction for evading arrest could have serious implications for the rest of your life.

Contact Us

Do not leave your freedom and future to chance if you have been charged with evading arrest. Contact the Denton criminal defense lawyers of Alexander & Associates at 972-420-6560 today.