Jarrett Dereke Heard

It is illegal to hide from or run away from a police officer you know is trying to arrest you, or to flee in a vehicle when signaled to stop by a police officer. Evading arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, with mandatory driver's license suspension of 6 months to 2 years. This offense can be enhanced to a felony if you flee in a vehicle in dangerous circumstances or if the attempted arrest was lawful.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to offer money or valuable benefits to a government official (or accept them as an official) with the intent to influence that official's vote, decision, or action in their job. This happens when someone tries to buy a public official's favorable decision or the official agrees to make decisions based on payment. Violation is a Class B felony punishable by 8-30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance. This is typically a Class E felony punishable by 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine up to $3,000, but the penalty increases to a Class A, B, C, or D felony depending on the type of drug and amount involved.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000