Legal Lens: Viewing Law Through Ingrum Expertise Getting arrested is stressful, but your actions can make a huge difference in your case. Many people unknowingly turn a misdemeanor into a felony  by panicking, resisting, or hiding evidence. Here’s what you need to know: 🚫 What NOT to Do: ❌ Run:  Fleeing on foot is a misdemeanor, but fleeing in a vehicle is a felony. ❌ Hide or destroy evidence:  That’s considered tampering—another felony. ❌ Sneak evidence into jail:  If caugh