Flight from Arrest

Resisting Arrest is the crime of attempting to get away from a police officer, such as in a car chase or running away from an officer who has stopped you for some reason.  Being charged with this crime is a serious matter and requires an effective New Jersey criminal defense attorney in order to bring a strong defense against the charges.  Penalties for fleeing and eluding an officer can include conviction of a a second or third degree crime which can include jail time and suspension of your driver's license. 

Prosecutors must be able to prove certain factors existed beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict for fleeing and eluding:

• The officer gave a visual or audible signal to the person to stop the vehicle
• The accused was driving recklessly while trying to elude a pursuing police officer
• The officer attempting the stop was in uniform and was in a vehicle equipped with lights and sirens
• The officer had probable cause to arrest and hold the accused

There are many potential defenses to a resisting arrest charge.  Did the police officer have his uniform on and was he in a marked vehicle?  Were the sirens on during the pursuit?  What speed was the person driving at that was considered "reckless"? Did the police have probable cause to conduct an arrest?

NJ Criminal Defense Lawyer Protecting Your Rights

When facing a resisting arrest charge, you may feel overwhelmed and worried about the outcome of your case.  By contacting the Law Office of Rafael Gomez, you are retaining a firm that has over years of experience in criminal law.  Mr. Gomez is well-versed in looking at all the evidence against you and finding any available challenge against it.  Whether we use our tough negotiating skills or take your case to trial, you can feel confident you have a strong legal advocate working for you.

Contact a NJ criminal defense lawyer to defend charges of Resisting Arrest in Bergen|Hudson|Passaic|Essex County by calling Rafael Gomez at (201) 646-9799.