Francis Noel Hines v. Sargent Pitcher

Appellant appeals from an order of the District Court denying his pro se petition to enjoin Louisiana authorities from prosecuting him. We affirm.

This case is ripe for dismissal. If the plaintiff’s characterization of this matter as an injunction against Louisiana officials is accepted, then the appellant’s failure to file a brief warrants dismissal under Local Rule 9(b). If the matter is treated as a petition for writ of habeas corpus, May v. Georgia, 409 F.2d 203 (5th Cir. 1969), then the lack of a certificate of probable cause requires dismissal. McFrederick v. Florida, 261 F.2d 52 (5th…