Select your state

Police

evading arrest or detention

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 Iowa, the act of intentionally fleeing from a person known, or reasonably should be known, as a peace officer or federal special investigator during a lawful arrest or detention constitutes the criminal offense of 'fleeing and eluding.' Iowa law stipulates that individuals who commit this offense face legal consequences. The penalties can be more severe if the individual uses a motor vehicle or watercraft to evade arrest or detention, or if their actions result in injury to another person. The severity of the offense and the corresponding penalties are typically determined by the specific circumstances of the evasion, the presence of aggravating factors such as high-speed chases or reckless driving, and the extent of any injuries caused during the incident.

Legal Articles

State Statutes

Individual & Family Legal Plan

As a LegalFix member, you'll get expert legal services from a local law firm that treats you like an important client. Don't wait—be prepared for life's inevitable legal challenges starting today. And ask your employer, credit union, or membership group about preferred pricing opportunities.

Police

evading arrest or detention

Individual & Family Legal Plan

Articles

Iowa State Code

Iowa State Code

Police

evading arrest or detention

Articles