Fleeing and Eluding

In recent years the Florida legislature has increased the sanctions associated with Fleeing and Eluding. In some instances, conduct that was once only a misdemeanor crime has now become a felony. Florida law now mandates that if you are found guilty by a jury or enter of plea of guilty or no contest to this charge, you will become a convicted felon regardless of your prior criminal record. In addition, depending on the facts of the case, you may be facing a possible mandatory prison sentence and the revocation of your diver’s license for a period of 1 to 5 years. If convicted of Fleeing and Eluding your driver’s license may also be suspended or revoked under the statute designating you as a Habitual Traffic Offender.

• A person convicted of Fleeing and Eluding a law enforcement officer, faces a felony conviction, incarceration up to 5 years, and a revocation of their driver’s license from 1 to 5 years.
• A person convicted of Fleeing and Eluding a law enforcement officer in a marked vehicle while driving at a high speed or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property faces a felony conviction, incarceration up to 15 years, and a revocation of their driver’s license from 1 to 5 years.
• A person convicted of Fleeing and Eluding a law enforcement officer in a marked vehicle while driving at a high speed or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property and causes serious bodily injury or death to another person faces a felony conviction, a minimum prison sentence of 3 years and as high as 30 years, and a revocation of their driver’s license from 1 to 5 years.

It is important to consult with an experienced attorney if you have been arrested or suspect you are going to be arrested for Fleeing and Eluding.