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A person commits a criminal offense (crime) if they intentionally flee from a person they know or should know is a peace officer or federal special investigator attempting to lawfully arrest or detain them. A person will be subject to higher penalties if they use a motor vehicle or watercraft while evading arrest or detention, or cause injury to another person. This criminal offense is also known as “fleeing and eluding.”

In Wyoming, fleeing and eluding a peace officer is considered a criminal offense. Under Wyoming law, an individual commits this crime if they intentionally run away from someone they know, or should reasonably know, is a peace officer or federal special investigator who is trying to lawfully arrest or detain them. The penalties for this offense become more severe if the individual uses a motor vehicle or watercraft to flee, or if their actions result in injury to another person. This reflects the state's interest in ensuring compliance with law enforcement and protecting public safety. The specific statutes governing this offense can be found in the Wyoming Statutes, and they outline the various circumstances and penalties associated with fleeing and eluding.

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