Iguess even in the most high pressure situations, some people will not let anything come between themselves and food. According to a recent news story, one man didn't let a police chase interfere with his desire for food. He apparently led police on a long police chase before stopping at In-N-Out Burger to order food. After ordering food, he then drove away, got out of his pickup truck and ran. He allegedly ran into someone's backyard and tried to get into someone's house through a back door. When he couldn't get into the home, he surrendered to police and was arrested. In Denver and across Colorado, he would likely face charges of Vehicular Eluding, C.R.S. 18-9-116.5. If you're facing charges of Vehicular Eluding in Colorado, contact a Vehicular Eluding attorney at the O'Malley Law Office immediately.

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Vehicular Eluding in Arapahoe County, Colorado | Definition of Vehicular Eluding

In Arapahoe and Jefferson County, Colorado, the definition of Vehicular Eluding is:

“Any person who, while operating a motor vehicle, knowingly eludes or attempts to elude a peace officer also operating a motor vehicle, and who knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being pursued by said peace officer, and who operates his or her vehicle in a reckless manner, commits vehicular eluding.”

The man allegedly eluded police while driving, knowing police were chasing him. This would be considered Vehicular Eluding in Colorado. Prosecutors must also prove he drove his vehicle in a reckless manner.

Vehicular Eluding Sentence in Douglas County | Vehicular Eluding is a Felony in Colorado

Vehicular Eluding is either a class 3 felony, class 4 felony or class 5 felony in Douglas County and across Colorado. Vehicular Eluding is normally a class 5 felony, except it is a class 4 felony if the vehicular eluding results in bodily injury to another person. It is a class 3 felony if the vehicular eluding results in death to another person. The minimum fine for a class 5 felony is $2,000, $4,000 for a class 4 felony and $6,000 for a class 3 felony. Additionally, upon a conviction of Vehicular Eluding in Colorado, your Colorado driver's license will be taken away from you for one year. If you're like most people, you rely on your car to get to work, take your kids to school or daycare or for family vacations. In addition to the risks you can face regarding prison time or fines, the hindrance of losing your license can dramatically impact your future. That's why it's important you involve an experienced lawyer who can fight to protect your future and driving rights.

Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Adams County | A Related Crime in Colorado

A related crime to Vehicular Eluding in Adams County is Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, C.R.S. 42-4-1413. This crime occurs whenever you escape or attempt to escape a police officer, knowing police were trying to pull you over or stop you. This is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado. A conviction of this class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense could result in fines and up to a 90-day jail sentence.

Vehicular Eluding Attorney in Jefferson County, Colorado: Call Today

If you are facing charges of Vehicular Eluding or Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in Jefferson County or any other part of Colorado, contact a Vehicular Eluding attorney at the O'Malley Law Office immediately. There are defenses available to you if accused of eluding police. For example, perhaps you didn't know police wanted to pull you over. In this case, a criminal defense lawyer may be able to get Vehicular Eluding charges reduced or dropped, since prosecutors must prove you knowingly eluded police. Call the O'Malley Law Office today if facing any charges or accusations so we can meet with you to discuss your options moving forward.

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If you have been arrested for Vehicular Eluding in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and call a Vehicular Eluding attorney at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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