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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE §2800.1

If an officer attempts to pull you over and you intentionally refuse to pull over, you could be charged with evading per Vehicle Code 2800.1, a misdemeanor. Maximum penalty will be 364 days in the county jail and a $1,000 fine.

The prosecution must prove that the officer was pursuing you in a marked vehicle and you willfully refused to stop.

CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE §2800.2

Reckless evading a police officer could be a misdemeanor or a felony. If convicted of a misdemeanor, the penalty is up to 364 days in county jail and $1,000 fine. Felony evading could result in 16 months, two years, or three years in state prison and a maximum of $10,000 fine.

DEFENSES TO EVADING A PEACE OFFICER

– Unmarked police vehicle

– An emergency situation

– No intent to evade

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