76-8-305.5. Failure to stop at the command of a peace officer. A
person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor who flees from or otherwise attempts to elude a peace officer:
| (1) |
after the officer has issued a verbal or visual command to stop; |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-305.5
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Peace officer: means an employee of a police or law enforcement agency that is part of or administered by the state or any of its political subdivisions, and whose duties consist primarily of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances of this state or any of its political subdivisions. See Utah Code 76-8-101
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
| (2) |
for the purpose of avoiding arrest; and |
| (3) |
by any means other than a violation of Section 41-6a-210 regarding failure to stop a vehicle at the command of a law enforcement officer. |
Amended by Chapter 133, 2018 General Session
