What Does Eluding Police Mean?

The precise definition of eluding a police officer can differ somewhat from state to state, but the offense is basically a driver intentionally disobeying a law enforcement officer's command to stop. Some examples of "evading" include: ... stopping but then driving off, or. driving several miles before pulling over.

What is felony eluding?

Whether in the Denver area, or anywhere in Colorado Felony Eluding occurs when a person willfully attempts to flea or elude a pursuing law enforcement vehicle that is being driving with at least one lighted lamp displaying red or red and blue lenses, or while the siren is activated.

How long can you go to jail for eluding?

When the willful flight or attempt to elude a peace officer causes serious bodily injury to any person, the driver can be charged with Vehicle Code § 2800.3. Imprisonment and fine. If the willful flight or attempt to elude causes death, the driver shall be imprisoned in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years.