Originally Posted By: Trajan
Was the guy under arrest at the time? If yes, then running away is a crime. If no, then it is not.
Sorry but that is incorrect. If the Police approach you to ask a question and you turn and run, and they tell you to stop and you don't, you have committed a crime. This was even affirmed by the US Supreme Court. Running from the Police gives probable cause for arrest was the ruling.
You don't have to be a suspect for this to apply. All that has to happen is to be approached by the Police, you then run away and don't stop when told to, and you have committed a crime.
Was the guy under arrest at the time? If yes, then running away is a crime. If no, then it is not.
Sorry but that is incorrect. If the Police approach you to ask a question and you turn and run, and they tell you to stop and you don't, you have committed a crime. This was even affirmed by the US Supreme Court. Running from the Police gives probable cause for arrest was the ruling.
You don't have to be a suspect for this to apply. All that has to happen is to be approached by the Police, you then run away and don't stop when told to, and you have committed a crime.
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