Crimes and offenses; penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, penalties further provided
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This bill amends Alabama law to increase penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. It clarifies when such an offense is considered a felony, ranging from a Class D felony to a Class B felony, depending on the circumstances, such as causing injury or involving a child in the vehicle. The bill also establishes mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders, increasing confinement time with each subsequent conviction.
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