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Is it in this case not a crime to get out of the car and enter your own home and refuse to go back outside where the officer would be waiting for you to hand over your license and registration for an alleged moving violation that happened inches from your home?
Have there been historic traffic incidents of this sort to answer this question? Were they dismissed?
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Attempting to elude is an even more serious crime than whatever your moving violation was. It's not a traffic infraction but an actual Class C Felony that can result in jail time and revoked license in our state.
Is it in this case not a crime to get out of the car and enter your own home and refuse to go back outside where the officer would be waiting for you to hand over your license and registration for an alleged moving violation that happened inches from your home?
Have there been historic traffic incidents of this sort to answer this question? Were they dismissed?
Yes. The violation had already occurred elsewhere (on the public street), and leaving your vehicle and entering your house would be considered eluding/evading law enforcement.... a dumb move that would only result in more serious charges.
Of course it is NOT ok ! Haven't you watched Cops on TV where the guy drove to his own home, got out, and thought he was safe because he was on his home turf ?
Many police vehicles are computer-equipped, nowadays. If an officer runs a criminal background or even an NICS check on you, and doesn't like what he sees, well ....... you're going to be meeting your local SWAT team with everybody outfitted in the latest tactical gear; and, of late, they're all going to be sporting the neatest full-auto assault rifles, grenade launchers, and high-tech door and wall breaching devices; but, hey, if you have a low boredom threshold, and are missing a little excitement in your life then, sure, go ahead and run into your house, refuse to comply with the officer's lawful commands, and don't come back out again.
(All the neighbors are going to think you're sooo ..... cool!)
Last edited by Delaware Davy; 08-21-2014 at 08:48 AM..
Unless you had a far enough distance between you and the officer and can make it into the house before he gets to you and can act like you didnt know you were getting pulled over.
So OP does that mean that if you shoot someone from your own yard you get off scott free?
As everyone else has told you, if you go into your house you are in WAY more trouble, same goes for not giving your correct identification to the officers when asked.
Tell us, did you do this yourself? and how did it work for you, and no the charges would not be dismissed.
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So OP does that mean that if you shoot someone from your own yard you get off scott free?
As everyone else has told you, if you go into your house you are in WAY more trouble, same goes for not giving your correct identification to the officers when asked.
Tell us, did you do this yourself? and how did it work for you, and no the charges would not be dismissed.
Jeez, a 4 year old Zombie thread and a reply to a Banned poster.
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hope you like bread and water.
Haven't you watched Cops on TV where the guy drove to his own home, got out, and thought he was safe because he was on his home turf ?
