Defense for Eluding/Fleeing From Police in New Jersey

All drivers are required by law to abide by a police officer’s orders. When an officer of the law gives a verbal, visual, or audio sign or signal to stop the vehicle, you must do so. These signs and signals can include sirens, hand gestures, whistles, emergency lights, or verbal instructions.  If you do not stop your vehicle at the request of an officer, but rather continue to drive with the intent to avoid or evade the officer, you will be charged with eluding or fleeing police. You can also be charged with eluding fleeing police by foot.

Penalties for Eluding/Fleeing Police

People who elude/flee police are not only breaking the law by ignoring a police order, but they are also endangering innocent lives by creating dangerous and unsafe conditions on public roads and highways. Any driver or pedestrian who willingly flees from a police officer will be arrested on criminal charges and subjected to prosecution. If you are accused of eluding/fleeing police you may face third or second degree charges; this means you may face as much as up to 10 years in prison, depending on the unique facts of your case. You may also lose your right to drive and be required to perform community service.

If in the course of fleeing from police you cause an accident that results in serious property damage, injury, or death, you will face a sentence enhancement, which usually means more time in jail, larger fines, more hours of community service, and longer suspension of your driver’ s license.  

Bergen|Hudson|Passaic|Essex County Eluding/Fleeing Police Attorney in New Jersey

As long as a police officer is dressed in police uniform or is driving in a vehicle properly marked as a police vehicle, you must abide by his or her orders. Failure to do so will result in criminal charges. If you have been charged with eluding fleeing police, it’s in your best interest to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer like Rafael Gomez. Mr. Gomez can provide you with the aggressive defense you need to take on the prosecution. The prosecution is going to do everything in its power to make sure you are found guilty. Mr. Gomez can put up a tough defense, and aggressively fight the charges brought against you.  Above all, Mr. Gomez’ top priority is providing you with the exceptional level of attention, dedication, and representation you need to avoid a criminal conviction!

Let New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Rafael Gomez protect your rights and fight on behalf of your best interests! Contact New Jersey Eluding/Fleeing Police Attorney Rafael Gomez by calling (201) 646-9799.