Wellsville, NY asked in Criminal Law for Virginia

Q: What proof do they need to charge and convict me of felony eluding on a motorcycle?

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Kristin Paulding
Kristin Paulding
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Section 46.2-817 of the Virginia Code applies to eluding. To convict you of eluding the prosecutor must show that you received a visible or audible signal from a law enforcement officer to stop your vehicle. For example police lights and sirens. After receiving that signal they must show that you disregarded the signal and continued driving in a wanton and willful manner that interfered with or endangered the law enforcement officer or another person.

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