- In California there are misdemeanor and felony evading arrest categories. The California Penal Code (penal code) provides that a conviction for misdemeanor evading arrest may result in a jail term of up to one year. A convicted criminal may be fined between $1,000 to $10,000 if he evades arrest with "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." A conviction for felony evading arrest carries with it a maximum punishment of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
- In Texas, as in California, there are misdemeanor and felony crimes for evading arrest, but the punishments are different. If a person is convicted of misdemeanor evading arrest he may be sentenced for up to 180 days in jail or fined up to $2,000 or both. A conviction of felony evading arrest carries three levels of punishment: state jail felony, felony in the third degree and felony in the second degree. Penalties range from not less than 180 days in jail to a maximum of 20 years and a $10,000 fine for felony evasion.
- Tennessee also provides for penalties for both felony and misdemeanor evasion of arrest crimes. A person convicted of a misdemeanor is subject to a maximum sentence of 11 years and 29 days in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. A felony evasion of arrest conviction carries a sentence of a minimum of one to a maximum of ten years in prison and a possible fine not to exceed $10,000.
- The state of Georgia punishes conduct that is similar to evading arrest under the crime of "fleeing police." If a person is found guilty of fleeing police, he may be jailed for up to a year, fined a maximum of $1,000, and given three years of probation. The convicted offender may also be required to perform community service, and could lose his driving privileges.
- Some states increase the punishment for the underlying crime, rather than charge a separate crime of evading arrest. For example, in Alabama evading an arrest is an aggravating factor in determining whether the death penalty should be imposed.
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