The Difference Between Evading and Resisting Arrest

The Difference Between Evading and Resisting Arrest

A simple traffic stop. A misunderstanding on the street. A few seconds of panic. Suddenly, you’re in handcuffs, and you’re not even sure what you’re being charged with. Was it evading arrest? Resisting arrest? Both? In Texas, these two charges might sound alike, but legally they carry different meanings, different penalties, and different consequences. If […]