Failing to Stop at the Command of a Peace Officer

Failing to Stop for a Law Enforcement Officer in Utah

If you have been arrested for failing to stop or failure to stop a vehicle at the command of a law enforcement officer, the expert attorneys at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP, have decades of experience and are ready to defend you.

Elements of Failing to Stop at the Command of a Peace Officer

Under Utah code section 76-8-305.5, the statute for failing to stop at the command of a law enforcement officer is charged as a class A misdemeanor. Failing to stop at the command of a law enforcement officer involves the following elements:

The defendant flees from or otherwise attempts to elude a law enforcement officer

• after the officer has issued a verbal or visual command to stop;
• for the purpose of avoiding arrest; and
• 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.

Finding an Attorney for Failing to Stop at the Command of a Peace Officer in Salt Lake City, Utah

With offices conveniently located in Salt Lake City, Utah, we are ready to meet with you to discuss your case. Find out what you need to do right now to protect your rights. We represent clients charged with failing to stop at the command of a peace officer, reckless driving, and other types of criminal traffic offenses.

Let us help you at each stage of your case as we fight for the best possible result. Call today for a free consultation at (801) 532-5297.