A man in Florida has avoided jail time after admitting to running from police with three young children in tow and launching them over a fence in his attempt to escape.
Larry Rada pleaded nolo contendere — or no contest — to charges of child abuse, racing on a roadway, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer at a high speed or wanton disregard, and driving while license suspended or revoked, according to Lee County court records reviewed by Law&Crime.
He was subsequently ordered to serve one year of community control followed by four years of probation…