Daytona Fleeing And Eluding Penalties - Daytona Beach Fleeing And Eluding Attorney

A Daytona Beach fleeing and eluding case can be charged multiple ways. All fleeing and eluding cases in Florida are felonies. A potential collateral consequence of a fleeing and eluding charge is forfeiture of the automobile. If a vehicle is used in the commission of a felony it can be subject to forfeiture by the police. Your basic Daytona Beach fleeing and eluding is charged as a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison or probation and a maximum fine of $5,000. Third degree felony fleeing would be any attempt to elude law enforcement with agency insignia and other jurisdictional markings prominently displayed on the vehicle and with siren and lights activated. Fleeing and eluding is a second degree felony when operated at a high speed, or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. A second degree felony is punishable by up to 15 years in prison or probation and up to a $10,000 fine. Daytona Beach fleeing and eluding can be charged as a first degree felony. When the car is operated at high speed, or in any manner which demonstrates a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, and causes serious bodily injury or death to another person, including any law enforcement officer involved in pursuing or otherwise attempting to effect a stop of the person’s vehicle, commits a felony of the first degree punishable by up to 30 years prison or probation and a maximum fine of $10,000. The court shall sentence any person convicted to a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years imprisonment. Daytona Beach criminal defense attorney Kevin J. Pitts understand how to defense Daytona Beach fleeing and eluding cases. Call 386-451-5112 to set up a free consultation.

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