MOTES
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA

Fla. 1st DCA | 2024-10-30
No. 1D2024-1807
and Borthwick, J. - Concurs
2024 FL 12427 Florida District Court of Appeal, First District (2024)

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Synopsis

Petitioner Michael K. Motes filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Florida First District Court of Appeal, which was dismissed summarily. The court issued a warning that future frivolous filings could result in sanctions including prohibition of pro se filings and disciplinary referral.


Holding

The petition for writ of certiorari is dismissed. The court warns that future frivolous filings may result in sanctions and prohibition against further pro se filings.


Headnotes

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Key Quotes

“The Court warns Petitioner that any future filings that this Court determines to be frivolous may result in the imposition of sanctions, including a prohibition against any further pro se filings in this Court and a referral to the appropriate institution for disciplinary procedures.”

The court's warning to the petitioner regarding consequences of future frivolous filings, establishing the potential sanctions including pro se filing prohibition and disciplinary referral.

Facts & Procedural History

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Opinion of the Court

October 30, 2024 PER CURIAM.

DISMISSED. The Court warns Petitioner that any future filings that this Court determines to be frivolous may result in the imposition of sanctions, including a prohibition against any further pro se filings in this Court and a referral to the appropriate institution for disciplinary procedures. See § 944.279, Fla. Stat. (2024). LEWIS, BILBREY, and WINOKUR, JJ., concur. _____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.

_____________________________ Michael K. Motes, pro se, Petitioner. Ashley Moody, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Respondent.


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