Fleeing a Police Officer/Felony Eluding
It happens all the time. People see the blue and red lights of a police vehicle and panic. It's not that they are bad people. But they often have committed some criminal offense - often a relatively minor offense - and are afraid of getting caught.
Sometimes it is a teenager who is driving without a license. Sometimes it is a person who is driving without insurance or subject to an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court. Sometimes they have a small amount of marijuana in their pocket or they have had a few beers. Usually, a person has not committed a major crime. Nonetheless, when they see the police, they panic and they run.
But regardless of their reason for fleeing, they face felony charges. In addition to being charged with drunk driving or drug possession or whatever offense caused them to flee in the first place, now they face felony charges for eluding a police officer.
If You are Facing Criminal Charges in Utah
If you have been charged with eluding a police officer in the state of Utah, we encourage you to contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland. Based in Salt Lake City, our lawyers represent adults and juveniles throughout the state of Utah in criminal cases. We handle all traffic crimes charges, including DUI, hit and run, DUI metabolite and eluding a police officer.
A Passionate Advocate
We understand that every criminal charge is a serious matter. Traffic crimes carry significant penalties just like any other criminal offense. In addition to the possibility of jail time, a conviction for a traffic offense can result in a loss of driving privileges. Our lawyers handle all criminal cases with the highest degree of professionalism and diligence.
Contact a Lawyer
If you are charged with felony eluding/running from the police, contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland in Salt Lake City, Utah.
