Fleeing from Police
IC 35-44.1-3-1 — fleeing after an order to stop is a Class A misdemeanor, and a felony in a vehicle
Knowingly or intentionally fleeing from a law enforcement officer after the officer, by visible or audible means, including a siren or emergency lights, has identified as an officer and ordered the person to stop is resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor.
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| Fleeing | Level |
|---|---|
| FleeingUsing a vehicle | LevelLevel 6 felony |
| FleeingDriving so as to create a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person | LevelLevel 5 felony |
| FleeingDriving so as to cause serious bodily injury, or using a vehicle with a prior vehicle conviction under the section | LevelLevel 4 felony |
| FleeingDriving so as to cause the death or catastrophic injury of another person | LevelLevel 3 felony |
| FleeingDriving so as to cause the death or catastrophic injury of a firefighter, emergency medical services provider or officer on duty | LevelLevel 2 felony |
| Felony fleeing in a vehicle, with | Minimum executed sentence |
|---|---|
| Felony fleeing in a vehicle, withNo prior unrelated conviction under the section | Minimum executed sentence30 days |
| Felony fleeing in a vehicle, withOne prior unrelated conviction | Minimum executed sentence180 days |
| Felony fleeing in a vehicle, withTwo or more prior unrelated convictions | Minimum executed sentenceOne year |
That minimum may not be suspended. On foot, fleeing becomes a Level 6 felony for someone with two or more prior unrelated convictions under the same subsection. Each person hurt or killed is a separate offense.
Sources for this section (1)
- IC 35-44.1-3-1 — Resisting law enforcement; interfering with public safety
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.