If I fled the police, what can happen?
Depending on how you fled the police, you could be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony.
If you flee on foot it would be a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.If you flee in a motor vehicle it would be a felony, which is punishable by up to 3 years and 1 day in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
There are also other collateral consequences for a fleeing case like this, such as a license revocation.These cases are always worrisome and can be very confusing. If you find yourself charged with fleeing a police officer, whether on foot or in a motor vehicle, call an experienced attorney at Gerald Miller, P.A. Our number is 612-341-9080. We answer the phones 24/7.
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