Resisting And Fleeing
Minn. Stat. 609.50 — obstructing an officer, and fleeing in a vehicle, a felony
Intentionally obstructing, resisting or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties, or obstructing the lawful execution of legal process or an arrest, is obstructing legal process.
| The act | Most |
|---|---|
| The actIn other cases | Most90 days, a $1,000 fine, or both |
| The actAccompanied by force or violence, or the threat of it | Most364 days, a $3,000 fine, or both |
| The actKnowingly creating, or causing, a risk of death, substantial bodily harm or serious property damage | MostFive years, a $10,000 fine, or both |
Fleeing in a vehicle is a felony. Fleeing or trying to flee in a motor vehicle from a peace officer lawfully on duty, whom the driver knows or should know is an officer, is a felony: up to three years and one day, a $5,000 fine, or both. To flee includes speeding up, turning off the lights or refusing to stop to elude an officer after a signal.
Sources for this section (2)
- Minn. Stat. 609.50 — Obstructing legal process, arrest, or firefighting
- Minn. Stat. 609.487 — Fleeing peace officer; motor vehicle
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.