Which offense involves escaping from custody when under arrest or while in custody pursuant to a lawful order, with different felony levels for attempted or actual escape?

• A. Escape
• B. Evading Arrest or Detention
• C. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
• D. Failure to Stop or Report

Answer: (A)

Escaping from custody involves leaving custody while under arrest or while being held under a lawful order, and the offense is typically defined with two levels: an attempted escape and an actual escape, with the latter usually more serious. The scenario fits this exact situation—someone escapes from custody during or after arrest. Evading arrest or detention is about avoiding police during a pursuit, not escaping from custody. Hindering apprehension or prosecution covers obstructing officers or investigations, not the act of fleeing custody. Failure to stop or report concerns not stopping or reporting to authorities after an incident, rather than escaping custody. So the described offense is escaping from custody.