State v. Brown

Charles Emerson Brown, Jr., appeals his conviction of attempting to elude a police vehicle. We affirm.

On May 4, 1983, Spokane City Police Officers Eddie Quist and Sandra Brewer observed Mr. Brown driving a motorcycle on city streets. Officer Quist knew from prior police contacts with Mr. Brown that his driver's license had been revoked. The uniformed police officers pursued Mr. Brown in their marked police car using flashing lights and siren. During the brief chase, Mr. Brown accelerated to speeds of 80 m.p.h., and was taken into custody when he lost control of his motorcycle.

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