As stated in the question the word "detent" undoubtedly is going to an abbreviation of the word detention. Therefore the full charge would be; evading arrest and detention by means of a vehicle. In other jurisdictions it would probably be worded as "fleeing and eluding." It all depends on how the applicable law happens to be worded in your jurisdiction.
The answer will vary from state to state, but if you successfully evade arrest you cannot be punished.
Yes it is a felony to evade arrest.
John List managed to evade the police for 18 years, until a neighbor turned him in after seeing him on America's Most Wanted.To evade danger, Chuck hid in the bushes until the mob passed.
To win against evading arrest charges in a motor vehicle, you can argue that you did not knowingly evade law enforcement, perhaps by demonstrating a lack of awareness of the police signal or that you were not in a position to safely stop. Additionally, gathering evidence such as dashcam footage or eyewitness accounts supporting your narrative can be beneficial. Consulting with a skilled attorney to explore potential legal defenses and negotiate plea options is also crucial for a favorable outcome.
The severity of the crime at issue. Whether the suspect posed an immediate threat to the safety of the officer or others. Whether he was actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight. Any other exigent circumstances that existed at the time of arrest.
If you are resisting arrest, you are typically violating laws related to obstruction of justice or resisting law enforcement. This can involve physical actions to evade arrest or verbally refusing to comply with an officer's orders. The specific penalties can vary by jurisdiction, but it generally constitutes a misdemeanor or felony offense. Additionally, resisting arrest can lead to further charges, such as assaulting an officer if force is used.
Laws vary from state to state,but in most cases it is decided by the officer if you are driving to evade arrest,such as not stopping for their lights and siren in a given amount of time or distance, making unexpected turns, pulling away at high speed etc... There are a very few exceptions that an officer may take into consideration on evading, such as at night in rural areas/backroads where there are no street lights, if the driver of the vehicle is a woman and she signals to the officer and then drives a short distance and pulls into a fully lit parking lot, then most of the time the officer will not charge her with evading or failure to stop...given todays number of increased impersonations of police and police vehicles, it is still left to the officer to determine if it was evading or not...
Generally, a person becomes a fugitive when they are wanted by authorities for committing a crime and they evade apprehension by law enforcement. This status typically occurs after a warrant for arrest has been issued.
Evading the police can be considered a crime, but whether it is classified as a felony or misdemeanor depends on the specific circumstances and laws of the jurisdiction. In many cases, repeatedly evading arrest or causing harm during the evasion can elevate the offense to a felony.
Depending on the considitons and restrictions of your house arresat, you could be removed from that status and sent to jail in order to prevent you from "roaming around' against the court's orders.
I came up to the off ramp just in time to evade the traffic jam.
A person who didn't want to answer this question would evade it. I see no reason to evade your questions.