Walk It Through: The Chase
Willful or wanton disregard, eluding a signal, and resisting a lawful 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. DUI suspensions, obstructing in detail, and the reckless driving section's later version 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.
- Attempting to eludeWillfully failing to stop and driving recklessly while eluding a pursuing police vehicle after a signal from an officer in uniform with lights and sirens, a class C felony.
- Gross misdemeanorThe crime level between a misdemeanor and a felony, punishable by up to three hundred sixty four days in jail, a fine up to five thousand dollars, or both.
- Obstructing a law enforcement officerWillfully hindering, delaying or obstructing a law enforcement officer in the discharge of official duties, a gross misdemeanor.
- Resisting arrestIntentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a peace officer from lawfully arresting oneself, a misdemeanor.