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sovereign-citizen · Volusia County, Florida

Civil Rights Lawsuit Naming Laralynne Nabozny, From Florida 'Sovereign Citizen' Traffic Stop, Dismissed

What happened?

Still unclear

Laralynne Nabozny, arrested after a November 2023 traffic stop in Volusia County, Florida, was later named as a defendant in a civil rights lawsuit that was dismissed without prejudice in June 2025; the criminal charges from the traffic stop remain

7 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Aug 23, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: FOX 35 Orlando

Timeline

  1. The Body Cam Watch YouTube channel, which later uploaded the clip, joined YouTube.

  2. The original traffic stop incident occurred in Volusia County, Florida, involving Destry Wogerman and Laralynne Nabozny.

  3. The Associated Press reported on the traffic stop escalation involving a driver claiming to be a sovereign citizen.

  4. A civil rights lawsuit, 'Ephrain-Nation v. State-of-Florida et al', was filed in the U.S.

  5. The YouTube video 'When the Police Give a Sovereign Citizen a Wake-Up Call - A Body Cam Breakdown' was uploaded.

  6. The federal civil rights lawsuit 'Ephrain-Nation v. State-of-Florida et al.' naming Laralynne Nabozny is dismissed without prejudice.

  7. The civil rights lawsuit 'Ephrain-Nation v. State-of-Florida et al', in which Laralynne M.

  8. Laralynne Nabozny's property is foreclosed upon and sold.

What people are asking

What happens if a sovereign citizen gets pulled over?

In the November 2023 Volusia County incident, a driver claiming sovereign citizen status was arrested for driving without a license and an unregistered vehicle. Another individual involved was arrested for resisting deputies and battery on a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement generally does not recognize sovereign citizen claims as valid exemptions from traffic laws.

Why do sovereign citizens say they don't need a driver's license?

Sovereign citizens often assert that they are not subject to government statutes, including those requiring driver's licenses, vehicle registration, or insurance. They may claim to be 'traveling' rather than 'driving,' believing this distinction exempts them from state regulations based on interpretations of various treaties or common law.

Can I refuse to show my ID in Florida?

During a lawful traffic stop in Florida, drivers are generally required to provide their driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance upon request by a law enforcement officer. Refusal or failure to comply can lead to charges such as driving without a license or resisting an officer.

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How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from reputable news reports, official statements from the Volusia Sheriff's Office, and federal court docket information. The YouTube video itself provided context for the clip's dissemination.

  • Aug 23, 2026 — Following her 2023 arrest in a sovereign citizen traffic stop, Laralynne Nabozny was named as a defendant in the federal civil rights lawsuit 'Ephrain-Nation v. State-of-Florida et al.', which was dismissed without prejudice in 2025. Subsequent reports indicate that Nabozny's property was foreclosed upon and sold in early 2026, marking a further development in her ongoing legal and financial issues.

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