Walk It Through: The Chase
Endangering life, limb or property, eluding a signal, and fleeing an 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. Driving on a suspended license, false statements to an officer, and a death caused by reckless driving 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 1 misdemeanorThe highest misdemeanor class, punishable by up to twelve months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
- ObstructionKnowingly obstructing an officer in the performance of duty without just cause, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Resisting arrest is defined as fleeing to prevent a lawful arrest, after the officer applies physical force or communicates that the person is under arrest.
- Reckless drivingA Class 1 misdemeanor that speed alone can make: driving 20 miles per hour or more over the applicable limit, or over 85 miles per hour regardless of the limit.