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Evading arrest is known as a felony in most states. It can have severe penalties.
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If you are not using a motor vehicle during the act of evading arrest, it is a Class B Misdemeanor.Evading arrest using a vehicle:If you have never been convicted of evading arrest before, then it is a state jail felony.If you have been convicted of evading arrest before, or someone gets injured because you evaded arrest, then it is a third degree felony.If someone died because you evaded arrest, then it is a second degree felony.
You will add the extra charges of evading police and and resisting arrest.
The answer will vary from state to state, but if you successfully evade arrest you cannot be punished.
If you are speaking of eluding them via motor vehicle; it depends on the laws of your particular state. In some states the charge is a criminal statute violation, in others it is a violation of DMV regulations.
Well, not as long as you actually succeed in evading arrest, but once they get you, they'll keep you.
Evading detention or arrest occurs when a suspect flees from arresting officers who are legally trying to detain someone. It is an added charge if a person runs from the police.
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Yes it is a felony to evade arrest.