MOTES
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA
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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.
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.
[1] A court may warn a pro se litigant that continued frivolous filings may result in sanctions including prohibition of future pro se filings and referral for disciplinary p…
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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.
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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.