How can a passenger in a car be charged with felony fleeing?
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How can a passenger in a car be charged with felony fleeing?
My brother was in a car with his girlfriend. When pulled over he was arrested and charged with
felony fleeing.
Asked on April 12, 2018 under Criminal Law, Arkansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If there was some reason to think that your brother caused the flight or assisted in it--or that he was the one fleeing--he could be charged. You don't have to be the driver to be the one fleeing; it depends on the circumstances.
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