Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Evading arrest

What is the penalty if convicted of evading arrest with a vehicle?


Asked on 2/01/07, 6:47 pm

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Re: Evading arrest

It is most likely a state jail felony. So facing from 190 days to 2 years in state jail and a fine up to $10,000. State jail is day for day. So would have to do whole amount. However, a state jail felony can be punished as a class A misdemeanor (12.44(a)) which means up to 1 year in county jail but get 2 for 1 credit. S0 only have to do half of time (ex. 1 year then have to do 6 months). Under certain circumstances, evading arrest with a vehilce can be a 2nd or 3rd degree felony.

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Answered on 2/01/07, 7:03 pm


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