State v. Hawkins, 06ca79 (7-13-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant, Dwain Hawkins, appeals from his conviction and sentence for failing to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.

{¶ 2} On February 17, 2006, Defendant fled the scene after Centerville police stopped his vehicle for a traffic violation. Police pursued Defendant, and during that high speed chase Defendant ran red lights and barely avoided colliding with a funeral procession. The officers finally terminated the pursuit due to the amount of traffic.

{¶ 3} As a result of these events, Defendant was indicted on one count of failure to comply with an order or signal…