Michael Scott Lucier v. State of Florida

Michael Scott .Lucier appeals his convictions and sentences for fleeing or eluding, resisting an officer without violence, possession of cocaine, and attempted tampering with evidence. Appellant argues that the trial court erred by permitting the state to: (1) introduce evidence that appellant engaged in a hand-to-hand transaction at a fence outside a house known for drug activity; and.(2) present evidence and argument on appellant’s failure to produce a witness. We reverse on both issues.

■ On the day- of appellant’s arrest, Detective Dini was patrolling Avenue D in Fort Pierce in an unmarked…