Resisting Arrest is one felony, because you are fighting the arrest. And evading is Fleeing Arrest which is another felony.
Misdemeanor resisting arrest or passive resistance is a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
A violation of 148 PC is charged as a misdemeanor in California (as opposed to a felony or an infraction). The crime is punishable by: imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, and/or. a maximum fine of $1,000.
What is Probation in San Diego County? Probation is a form of supervisory sentencing that a judge may impose instead of jail time that can be informal or formal. Most informal probation requires no checking in with a probation officer and is often times referred to as summary probation.