US: The 19-year-old son of an Israeli diplomat found himself in legal trouble after allegedly intentionally driving his motorcycle into a Sunny Isles Beach police officer to evade traffic. Avraham Gil, son of Eli Gil, the consul for administration at the Israeli Consulate in Miami, is now facing two felony charges, but his fathers diplomatic status may complicate the legal proceedings.According to the police report, the incident occurred on January 27 at 3:30 PM on Collins Avenue near 174th Street. Gil, an Aventura resident, allegedly struck a police lieutenant conducting a traffic stop. The lieutenant had observed Gil weaving through traffic and instructed him to stop, but Gil purportedly continued riding and intentionally ran over the officer.Motorcycle without license plateDespite suffering an incapacitating leg injury, the officer managed to apprehend Gil and bring him to the ground. Court records obtained by the POST indicate that Gil is charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and violent resistance against an officer to escape arrest. Additionally, he was operating his motorcycle without a license plate.During the arrest, Gil reportedly expressed remorse, stating that he was attempting to cut in front of traffic because he dislikes waiting.What immunity Gil can getGils legal team is now arguing for the withdrawal of charges, citing diplomatic immunity. The U.S. State Departments Diplomatic and Consular Immunity offers family members the same privileges and immunities as the sponsoring diplomatic agents. Diplomatic agents, including their family members, are protected from prosecution in the criminal courts of the host nation, and this immunity cannot be waived by the sending state.However, legal analysts are skeptical about the applicability of diplomatic immunity in this case. David Weinstein, a legal analyst, clarified that diplomatic immunity is typically not extended to consular officials who are not the head diplomatic agent of a foreign country.Gils encounter with policeAvraham Gils arraignment is scheduled for February 26. This incident follows a previous encounter in December when Gil referenced his fathers diplomatic position during an interaction with Miami Shores police. The teenagers motorcycle, bearing the plate Pls Chase, was also involved in a confrontation with police in mid-January.
