When you use the word 'flee', if you referring to elected officials that have a warrant for their arrest, under indictment, or are trying to avoid law enforcement for some other reason, then yes it is illegal. If by 'flee' you mean leaving the state for any other reason, then no, they can leave the state or even the country as free citizens.
If you flee from arrest and/or prosecution you become a FUGITIVE. You will most likely have a warrant on file in the state you fled from, and could even have an interstate warrant on file if your state wishes to extradite you back.
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At least one for every soviet commie that had to flee Europe when the iron curtain fell.
Yes, it was against the law to flee the scene of a crime as it is now. Whether it is treated as a felony or misdemeanor depends on the crime the defendant fled from, as well as the state the crime occurs in. However, it was a lot easier to run away and just stay hidden than it is today. person could leave one state, go to a new place under an assumed name, and no one would even question it.
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They can vary from state to state. Some states have none, and in some states the time stops running if you flee out of state.
No, "flee" is not in the future tense. The future tense of "flee" would be "will flee" or "shall flee."
Normally a criminal from one state can not legally hide out in another state.
None of them...Flee to Columbia and you should be good.
extraditionAdded: They are known as Fugitives From Justice, and they can be extradited, if the state in which they committed the offense wishes to do so.
The corresponding noun to the verb flee is flight.