Lack of knowledge:<\/strong> You didn’t know that you were being pursued by a police vehicle or that you were required to pull over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/em><\/strong> You were driving on the highway when you noticed a car behind you with flashing lights. However, you assumed that it was a civilian car with emergency lights, and you didn’t realize it was a police vehicle until you were charged with attempting to elude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Lack of intent:<\/strong> You didn’t intentionally try to evade the police, but you had a legitimate reason for not stopping right away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example: <\/em><\/strong>You were driving on a dark road late at night and saw a car with flashing lights behind you. You were unsure if it was a real police car, so you slowed down to let the vehicle pass you. The police officer interpreted your actions as an attempt to elude, but you didn’t have any intention of evading the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Duress or necessity<\/strong>: You were forced to flee from the police because of a threat to your safety, or to protect someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/em><\/strong> You were driving home late at night when you noticed a car following you. You became frightened when the car began to bump your vehicle from behind, and you realized that the occupants of the car were attempting to rob you. You drove away from the car, and the police who happened to be nearby started to pursue you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Mistaken identity:<\/strong> You weren’t the driver the police were trying to stop, and you didn’t realize they were pursuing you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/em><\/strong> You were driving a car that matched the description of a vehicle that was involved in a crime. The police saw your car and attempted to pull you over, but you didn’t realize that they were trying to stop you because you didn’t think you had done anything wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen To Contact An Attorney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are facing charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, it is recommended that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you understand the charges against you, the potential penalties you face, and your legal rights and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s especially important to contact an attorney if you plan to plead not guilty to the charges. An experienced criminal defense attorney can evaluate the evidence against you, identify any weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and work to build a strong defense on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have been arrested or charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and best interests.<\/p>\n\n\n
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