Have you been accused of Eluding Police or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Greeley, Colorado? Hire Greeley’s top lawyers to defend your criminal case and get you the best outcome in your case. Recently in Commerce City, a man found himself facing an Eluding Police charge. The man driving a U-Haul is accused of not stopping when signaled to do so by a police officer. He apparently continued to drive even after police deployed measures to get him to stop, eventually stopping after crashing through an abandoned farmhouse. The man was then apprehended and charged with Eluding a Police Officer.
What is the Definition of Eluding Police, C.R.S. 42-4-1413, in Weld County?
In Weld County, the definition of Eluding Police, C.R.S. 42-4-1413, is:
This means that if the man, in the U-Haul story, was signaled to pull over and then he we continued to drive away he could be charged with Eluding a Police Officer.
What are the Penalties for Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Greeley, Colorado?
The sentence for Eluding or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer, in Greeley is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offence. While this may not seem major, a criminal record and time in jail can affect your life. Penalties of a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense can be 10 to 90 days in the Weld County Jail and/or $150-$300 in fines.
If You Have a Profession License Could You Lose it if Charged with Eluding a Police Officer in Weld County?
In Weld County, if you are in a licensed profession such as: a doctor, teacher, therapist, nurse, or dentist you may be required to report a conviction of a misdemeanor such as Eluding a Police Officer. While misdemeanors do not seem to have severe consequences, they can still influence your freedom, finances, licensing and possibly your job.
Charges Related to Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Greeley, Colorado
Charges that can be related to Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Greeley, Colorado, can be:
- Vehicular Eluding, C.R.S. 18-9-116.5
- Resisting Arrest, C.R.S. 18-8-103
- Obstructing a Police or Peace Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-104
If you or someone you love has been charged with Eluding a Police Officer or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact Greeley’s top criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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