How Much Time for Breaking Probation and Eluding Police?

He is dealing with two separate issues that will likely be handled together but carry independent weight.

On the probation violation, the most common outcome is revocation and imposition of whatever time remained on the original sentence. When a judge grants probation, they are essentially deferring a sentence on the condition of compliance. Once that trust is broken, the default is to impose what was originally owed. How much that is depends entirely on the original charge and how far into the probation term he was when he violated.

The eluding charge adds a new layer. Fleeing from state troopers is a separate criminal offense, typically a felony depending on the state, the circumstances, and whether there was a pursuit involving speeds or endangerment. That charge will be prosecuted on its own and carries its own potential sentence, which could run concurrent to or consecutive with the revocation time depending on what the judge orders.

The combination of a probation revocation plus a new felony charge is a difficult position to be in. A judge who was already lenient enough to grant probation originally is not likely to be sympathetic the second time around, especially when the new charge involves actively running from law enforcement. His best path forward is strong legal representation and a realistic assessment of whether any plea options reduce the exposure on the new charge.