Alabama SB233 amends penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.

Alabama SB233 amends the penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. It classifies eluding or attempting to elude as a Class D felony. If the offense causes a collision, serious physical injury, or death, it is a Class C felony. If the offender strikes a law enforcement officer or vehicle, or has multiple previous convictions, it is a Class B felony. The bill also mandates minimum confinement times for multiple convictions within a 10-year period.

Alabama SB233 amends penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.

Alabama SB233 amends the penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. It classifies eluding or attempting to elude as a Class D felony. If the offense causes a collision, serious physical injury, or death, it is a Class C felony. If the offender strikes a law enforcement officer or vehicle, or has multiple previous convictions, it is a Class B felony. The bill also mandates minimum confinement times for multiple convictions within a 10-year period.