Felony evading arrest charge reduced to a misdemeanor along with a 3rd offense Dui.

     Defendant was charged with Felony evading arrest, resisting arrest, Dui 3rd offense, and driving on a revoked license.  The Police report states that the defendant was observed cutting through private property at a high rate of speed and continued down the street swerving onto the shoulder.  After initiating a traffic stop, the vehicle sped off.  A pursuit ensued and the defendant bailed out of the car.  When taken into custody, the Defendant had an obvious odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, unsteady on his feet, and slurred speech.  Defendant refused all field tests and the breath test.

     A plea agrement was reached where the Defendant avoided a felony conviction.  Case No. 06-064.