Evading Arrest on Foot
Under California Vehicle Code § 2800.1, evading a police officer willfully is a serious offense, and is often referred to as "flight". The severity may be different whether you are on foot or in a vehicle. A charge of evading an officer on foot, rather than in a vehicle, will likely hold misdemeanor charges rather than a felony. That does not mean, however, that the law will let you off easily.
What must be proven by the prosecution?
In order for the prosecution to prove that you are guilty of fleeing the officer, they must show that:
- You were evading the police intentionally
- The officer had at least one red light that was visible from the front
- The officer’s lights were visible to you
- The vehicle’s siren was sounded as necessary
- The officer was wearing a distinct uniform
- The vehicle was distinctively marked for police use
If these requirements were not met, a defense can be made by a knowledgeable defense lawyer at our firm to show that there is not enough evidence for you to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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