Evading Arrest
If you were arrested for an evading
arrest under these circumstances, it is very important that you contact
the law firm of James G. Sullivan and Associates. Our experienced Harris
County criminal defense attorneys may be able to persuade the grand
jury or prosecutor to dismiss the felony charges because the police
misunderstood your intentions or exaggerated what actually occurred.
If you have been charged with the
criminal offense of evading arrest in Harris county (Houston), Fort Bend County (Richmond), or Waller County (Hempstead), contact James G. Sullivan and Associates for a free consultation at (281) 546-6428.
It is important that the criminal
defense lawyer you hire has experience in successfully handling evading
arrest cases. By obtaining and presenting the right evidence, the lawyer
may be able to prove your innocence or raise a reasonable doubt in the
minds of jurors at trial. Regrettably, many drivers in these
circumstances just assume that the court will believe their version of
what happened and that their case will just be dismissed. As we all
know, our criminal justice system is imperfect and even an innocent
person may still face criminal liability.
Evading arrest is the criminal offense
charged on those that the police claim did not willingly submit
themselves to an arrest or detention. The allegations that the police
put in the offense report and the evidence the government presents in
court is not always true and correct.
In Texas, evading arrest by vehicle or
watercraft is a third degree felony, and evading arrest on foot is a
class A misdemeanor, however the charges are increased if there are
prior convictions or if someone suffers death or serious bodily injuries
as a direct result of the flight. No matter what charge was filed
against you by the District Attorney, our experienced criminal defense
lawyers can be by your side. We know how to effectively fight an evading
arrest charge and can defend you in all stages of the case.
Client Reviews on Evading Arrest Cases
Life Saver…not once, but twice…The next time we called upon Mr. Sullivan my son was now considered an adult and was being wrongfully accused by the police of evading detention. After Mr. Sullivan heard my son’s side of the story he agreed to defend him. He asked us to provide our detailed account of the situation in writing and we did. When we had our first court hearing it was evident that the DA’s office was not going to dismiss the case. Mr. Sullivan told my son that if he wanted to go to trial he would fight for him, but it was up to him. I appreciated him asking and fighting for my son!
I believe the tenacity of Mr. Sullivan and his insistence on a jury trial are what finally persuaded the DA’s office to dismiss charges for my son. Not only did this happen for our son, but the 3 other young men being wrongfully accused also were dismissed. So essentially Mr. Sullivan helped them all by listening, understanding and believing my son and then not allowing us to give up proving it to be a false accusation!
I would recommend Mr. Sullivan to anyone who is looking for an honest, understanding, and tenacious attorney!Avvo client review posted by Page on July 13, 2015
Outstanding AttorneyI hired Jim Sullivan for my daughters felony evading arrest and theft case. I could not be any happier with my decision. He is an amazing attorney and a very compassionate and understanding human being. Both of my daughters cases were dismissed! I would highly recommend Jim Sullivan to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney.Avvo client review posted by Tracie on May 29, 2012
The law firm of James G. Sullivan and
Associates has extensive criminal defense experience, which is necessary
in defending evading arrest charges. Contact our Houston criminal attorneys at 281-546-6428 for a free initial consultation.
