SCOCOZZO
v.
PENA

Fla. 1st DCA | 2025-02-26
No. 1D2024-2705
Thomas, J., Rowe, J., Ray, J.
2025 FL 1630 Florida District Court of Appeal, First District (2025)

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Holding

A criminal defendant cannot proceed pro se while represented by counsel.


Headnotes

[1] A criminal defendant may not proceed pro se while represented by counsel.

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Key Quotes

“a criminal defendant cannot proceed pro se while represented by counsel”

Court's citation to Logan v. State, 846 So. 2d 472 (Fla. 2003)

Facts & Procedural History

Scocozzo filed a petition for writ of mandamus against Judge Phillip Pena while represented by counsel but attempting to proceed pro se.…

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Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

The Court withdraws the order issued December 5, 2024, and substitutes this decision in its place. DISMISSED. See Logan v. State, 846 So. 2d 472 (Fla. 2003) (holding that generally, a criminal defendant cannot proceed pro se while represented by counsel). B.L. THOMAS, ROWE, and RAY, JJ., concur. _____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and

authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.

_____________________________ Anthony Scocozzo, pro se, Petitioner. James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Respondent.

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