State v. Mitchell

Harold Mitchell appeals from a judgment and sentence for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. Mitchell challenges two evidentiary rulings, and alleges instructional error. We affirm.

Harold Mitchell was tried before a jury on a charge of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.024. At trial, the arresting officers testified that they arrested Mitchell on the eluding charge sifter pursuing him for several blocks. During the chase, the police officers activated the overhead flashing lights, siren and headlights on their Seattle police patrol car. The…