In St. Augustine, Florida, Barry Gibby and Kelly Brooks were arrested in connection with theft of case of beer on Veteran’s Day. The arrest was not easy for police. When attempting to stop the vehicle, Mr. Gibby led police on a high-speed chase. During the fleeing, Mr. Gibby attempted to hit three cruisers, but eventually crashed into a ditch. After this, Mr. Gibby tried to run from police. Mr. Gibby faces charges for reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude, driving on a suspended license, aggravated assault, resisting an officer without violence, and a violation of probation.
Clearly, Mr. Gibby faces many criminal charges, but the most significant is Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement. In Jacksonville, Florida and the surrounding areas, Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer is a third degree felony, which is punishable by up to 5 years in prison. However, Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer is a second degree felony. This is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. While Mr. Gibby may have been arrested for Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, it is likely that the prosecutor in St. Augustine will file his charges as Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer. The aggravating factor in Mr. Gibby’s case is the fact that he speed and drove erratically. Additionally, he almost hit three police cars.
In my experience as a Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Attorney, the State Attorney’s Office takes Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer very seriously. The prosecutor usually pushes for prison time. If you have been arrested for Fleeing and Attempting to Elude or Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude, you should contact a Jacksonville Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Attorney. A Jacksonville Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Lawyer understands how serious your case is and can represent you to the fullest. Contact our Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyers by email or by calling 904-685-1200.