Walk It Through: The Chase
Unreasonable danger, fleeing at twenty-five over, and an authorized arrest.
A young driver weaves through traffic at high speed on a busy road at night.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One driver and one stop. The higher degrees of fleeing, assault on an officer, and license consequences are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Class A misdemeanorThe higher misdemeanor class, carrying up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
- Resisting arrestIntentionally preventing, or trying to prevent, a police officer or peace officer from making an authorized arrest of oneself or someone else. A class A misdemeanor.
- Unlawful fleeingTrying to get away from a uniformed officer or marked police vehicle that signalled a stop, by driving twenty-five miles per hour or more above the speed limit, or by reckless driving. A class A misdemeanor in the third degree.
- Unlawful possession of cannabisKnowingly possessing more than three ounces of cannabis, or more than twenty-four grams of concentrated cannabis. A violation punishable by a fine of not more than $125.
- Parking lotUnder the drunk driving section, a lot or driveway serving premises with room for four or more vehicles, where the section applies as on a public highway.