On November 22, Orange County Sheriff deputies located a reported stolen vehicle occupied by two individuals in the area of Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue, in the City of Stanton.
The deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to yield, resulting in a vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit continued through city streets and ultimately concluded when the suspect vehicle was involved in a collision at the southwest corner of Knott Avenue and Ball Road, in the City of Anaheim.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident and later booked into the Orange County Jail on multiple criminal charges.
Here are the likely penalties the suspect could face under California law, based on the charges implied by the incident:
- Felony Reckless Evading (Vehicle Code § 2800.2)
- 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- Fines up to $10,000
- Possible driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Auto Theft (Penal Code § 503 PC)
- Typically charged as grand theft
- Felony penalties: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- Fines up to $10,000
- Possession or Receiving a Stolen Vehicle (Penal Code § 496d PC)
- Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- Felony: 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison and/or $10,000 fine
- Resisting Arrest (Penal Code § 148 PC)
- Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- If charged as felony under Penal Code § 69 (threats or violence): Up to 3 years in state prison and/or $10,000 fine
- Property Damage During Felony (AB 1960 Enhancement)
- If damage exceeds $50,000, sentencing enhancements apply (longer prison terms or stricter probation)