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Evading in Vehicle... how far do you have to go?

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February 10, 2010, 09:38
kpm
Evading in Vehicle... how far do you have to go?
Anyone have any caselaw on how far a person must drive in order to constitute "fleeing"? What is the standard? Caselaw please.
February 10, 2010, 13:17
John A. Stride
Have a look at Jackson v. S., 718 S.W.2d 724 (Tex. Crim. App. 1986). Distance traveled is not really significant so long the defendant knew that the police were attempting to arrest him, e.g., by using lights and sirens. Let me know if this does not address your concern.
February 15, 2010, 16:51
jws
It's like obscenity, you know it when you see it.