Minnesota SF323 introduces a felony charge for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle in a culpably negligent manner, with increased penalties.

SF323 amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a felony charge for individuals who flee a peace officer in a motor vehicle in a culpably negligent manner, creating an unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm. The bill introduces a new subdivision to section 609.487, imposing a penalty of up to four years in prison or a fine of up to $8,000, or both. Additionally, it modifies the revocation periods for driver's licenses of those convicted of fleeing a peace officer, with increased minimum revocation periods for subsequent offenses.

Minnesota SF323 introduces a felony charge for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle in a culpably negligent manner, with increased penalties.

SF323 amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a felony charge for individuals who flee a peace officer in a motor vehicle in a culpably negligent manner, creating an unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm. The bill introduces a new subdivision to section 609.487, imposing a penalty of up to four years in prison or a fine of up to $8,000, or both. Additionally, it modifies the revocation periods for driver's licenses of those convicted of fleeing a peace officer, with increased minimum revocation periods for subsequent offenses.