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A person commits a criminal offense (crime) if they intentionally flee from a person they know or should know is a peace officer or federal special investigator attempting to lawfully arrest or detain them. A person will be subject to higher penalties if they use a motor vehicle or watercraft while evading arrest or detention, or cause injury to another person. This criminal offense is also known as “fleeing and eluding.”

In Connecticut, the act of fleeing from a peace officer or federal special investigator who is attempting to lawfully arrest or detain an individual is considered a criminal offense. This is often referred to as 'fleeing and eluding.' When a person knowingly attempts to escape from law enforcement, they are committing a crime. The penalties for this offense can be more severe if the individual uses a motor vehicle or watercraft to evade arrest or detention. Additionally, if the act of fleeing and eluding results in injury to another person, the offender may face even higher penalties. Connecticut state statutes outline the specific consequences and classifications for such offenses, which may vary depending on the circumstances of the evasion and the degree of harm caused.

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