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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 Minnesota, fleeing a peace officer is a criminal offense under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.487. An individual commits this crime if they intentionally flee from someone they know, or should reasonably know, is a peace officer or federal special investigator who is attempting to lawfully arrest or detain them. The penalties for this offense are more severe if the individual uses a motor vehicle or watercraft to flee. Additionally, if the act of fleeing causes bodily harm to another person, the penalties can be further enhanced. This offense is commonly referred to as 'fleeing and eluding.' The specific charges and penalties can vary based on the circumstances of the offense, including the manner of flight and the resulting consequences of the act.

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