What are the elements of a motor vehicle crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Almanza, A130867 (Cal. App. 2012):
4. The essential elements of the crime are: "the offense is committed by one who, 'while fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing peace officer,' drives his pursued vehicle in 'a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.' [Citation.]" (People v. Sewell (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 690, 695.)
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