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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 2800.1

Evading Police

Driving away from police who are signaling you to stop.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1Police with lights and siren chased you
  2. 2You tried to get away

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail.