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What charges am I facing and what will most likely happen if I ran from police and wrecked and got caught?
Asked on Sep 22nd, 2012 on Criminal Law - Massachusetts
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I was running from a police officer on my motorcycle. The chase lasted about 10 minutes and I cashed. The police officer watched the wreck happened and called the EMS in which I was taking to the hospital with serve injures. What charges am I facing and what will most likely happen?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Fleeing and eluding which can be a felony.You need an attorney.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Could be plenty.When you get the charges, hire your lawyer and speak only to them.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Once you retain counsel he or she will consult you on the charges.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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At a minimum you will be facing charges for Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle which is punishable by not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years in a State Jail Facility.If you have a prior evading conviction the punishment range goes up.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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You obviously face prosecution for Reckless driving Causing an accident Fugitive flight to avoid arrest Speeding and other traffic violations etc. exercise the 5th Amendment right to shut up and do not talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney.While this isn't a 'capital case', You certainly face serious jail time, so handle it right. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a charge reduction, diversion, program If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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You will likely be charged with evading, Veh. Code 20001. Whether it's a felony or misdemeanor depends on whether it was reckless (eg, did other drivers have to take evasive action or was there a possibility that someone would have been killed due to traffic).
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
That would be Felony evasion.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:32 AM
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Possible felony evading arrest.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:31 AM
Gary Moore
You are facing a prison sentence. You need to hire a criminal lawyer YESTERDAY.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:26 AM
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Fleeing and attempting to elude. It depends upon the facts, most of which are not given. Most cases are settled with the entrance of a plea agreement.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2012 at 12:25 AM
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Why were you running from, the police? Start with that as the first charge. Add to it reckless driving, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest. If you were drinking or had any intoxicant in your system, you can add that charge as well. The list can go on and on based upon the facts.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Fleeing and eluding. Reckless driving. You'll be on the hook for any/all property damages. Hire an attorney ASAP!
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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Its impossible to answer completely as it will somewhat depend on how bad your previous criminal history is and if anyone but you was injured. You will probably be charged with failure to stop for a police officer, possibly resisting arrest (not likely) and whatever you were being chased for. You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. A good lawyer should be able to get you out of this with probation.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 6:34 PM