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 Louisiana, the act of intentionally fleeing from a person whom one knows, or should know, is a peace officer or federal special investigator attempting to lawfully arrest or detain them is considered a criminal offense, often referred to as 'fleeing and eluding.' Louisiana law imposes penalties for such actions, and these penalties 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. The specific statutes and penalties can vary, and they are outlined in the Louisiana Revised Statutes under Title 14, which covers criminal law. It is important for individuals to be aware that evading law enforcement is a serious crime in Louisiana, and engaging in such behavior can lead to significant legal consequences.