Fleeing or Attempting to Elude is classified as which misdemeanor degree?

• A. Misdemeanor (Class B)
• B. Misdemeanor (Class C)
• C. Felony (A)
• D. Misdemeanor (Class A)

Answer: (D)

Understanding how misdemeanor levels reflect severity helps explain why fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer is placed at the top of the misdemeanor scale. This offense shows a dangerous disregard for law enforcement and public safety, often involving high-speed driving or evading commands, which carries the heaviest penalty available within the misdemeanor category. Because of the risk and seriousness compared to other misdemeanors, it is classified as the highest misdemeanor level. The other classifications correspond to lesser penalties or, in some cases, felonies only when additional factors apply (like injuries or significant harm), which are not present in the basic charge. So, the top misdemeanor class best fits the offense as commonly defined.