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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 Oregon, 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, commonly referred to as 'fleeing and eluding.' Under Oregon law, an individual commits this crime if they intentionally try to escape from an officer they know, or should reasonably know, is attempting to arrest or detain them. The penalties for this offense can be more severe if the individual uses a motor vehicle or watercraft to flee, or if their actions result in injury to another person. The use of a vehicle not only endangers the public but also escalates the situation, leading to potential felony charges rather than misdemeanor charges, which are typical for on-foot evasion. The specific statutes governing this offense can be found in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), and the exact penalties can vary based on the circumstances of the evasion, any prior criminal history, and the degree of risk or harm caused during the incident.

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