KTLA-TV recently reported that a male suspect was arrested after SWAT was brought in. The man had allegedly stolen a vehicle, at which time a police chase ensued. During the chase the suspect allegedly left his vehicle, forced his way into an apartment, and detained the people in the apartment before eventually surrendering. No one was injured. The man is said to be facing multiple charges including false imprisonment and evading law enforcement, in addition to the possible car theft charges.
Evading law enforcement in the state of California is a serious offense often connected with other serious charges, as in the case above. Evading charges can be either a misdemeanor or felony. If other people were endangered due to the evasion, often the prosecutors will push for a felony evading charge. Potential consequences of a conviction include jail time, suspension of driver’s license, and substantial fines or probation. If you or a loved one is currently facing evading law enforcement charges, it is important to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to start working on your case. At Wallin and Klarich, our knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense attorneys will work aggressively to defend you in your case. Our attorneys have over 30 years of criminal trial experience and can be reached by phone at 1-888-749-0034 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.
