🚔 Denver Felony Eluding Lawyer – Vehicular Eluding with Bodily Injury

If you’ve been charged with felony vehicular eluding in Denver, it’s critical to contact an experienced Denver felony eluding lawyer right away. These cases often begin as high-speed pursuits and can quickly escalate into serious felony charges — especially when someone is injured.

The Law – C.R.S. 18-9-116.5(2)(b)

You can be charged with felony vehicular eluding if, while driving a motor vehicle and knowing (or reasonably should know) that you are being pursued by a peace officer in a motor vehicle, you knowingly attempt to elude the officer and, in doing so, cause bodily injury to another person.

This offense is a Class 4 Felony, punishable by:

• 2 to 6 years in prison (up to 12 years in aggravated cases)
• $2,000 to $500,000 in fines
• Mandatory one-year driver’s-license revocation under C.R.S. 42-2-125(1)(c)

What Counts as “Bodily Injury”

Under Colorado law, “bodily injury” means any physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical or mental condition.

Even a minor injury — such as a bruise or muscle strain — can satisfy this element. The law does not require serious bodily injury.

Elements the State Must Prove

To convict, prosecutors must show that you:

1. Were driving a vehicle,
2. Knew or reasonably should have known a peace officer was pursuing you,
3. Knowingly attempted to elude that officer, and
4. Caused bodily injury to another person in the process.

Defending a Felony Vehicular Eluding Charge

Common defense strategies for felony eluding with bodily injury include:

• Knowledge: Did you know law enforcement was pursuing you?
• Causation: Did your driving actually cause the injury?
• Identification: Can the state prove you were the driver?
• Mitigation: Cooperation and restitution can sometimes reduce penalties.

Why Choose a Denver Felony Eluding Lawyer

Vehicular eluding with injury cases are complex and heavily scrutinized. They often involve accident reconstruction, bodycam review, and expert testimony.

With over 20 years of experience defending traffic-related felonies in Denver, I know how prosecutors build these cases — and how to dismantle them.

Call for a Free Consultation

If you’ve been charged with vehicular eluding causing bodily injury, call Denver Felony Eluding Lawyer Monte Robbins at 303-355-5148.

You’ll speak directly with me — not a call screener or junior associate.