Flight Law and Legal Definition
Flight in the context of criminal law means when a person accused of a crime seeks to avoid apprehension by running away or hiding. The flight must be active, such as running or driving away.
The elements of the crime of flight varies by state, but generally include:
- That a certain person attempted to apprehend the accused;
- That said person was authorized to apprehend the accused; and
- That the accused fled from the apprehension.
Legal Definition list
Related Legal Terms
- All-Cargo Flight
- Cancelled Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Charter Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Covered Flight Segment [Aeronautics and Space]
- Data Loss Flight Time [Aeronautics and Space]
- Demonstration Flight for Marketing Purposes
- Discontinued Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Diverted Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Flight [Aeronautics and Space]
- Flight Attendant
