Legal Opinion

Jenkins v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided July 11, 2012No. 3D11-2356Published

1Per curiam

Alfonso Jenkins petitions this Court for a writ of habeas corpus. This Court ordered Jenkins to show cause why he should not be prohibited from filing successive pro se motions in this Court. See Carter v. State, 1 So.3d 253 (Fla. 3d DCA 2008) (holding a court can restrict future pro se pleadings if it first provides a pro se litigant notice and an opportunity to respond).

After considering Jenkins’ response to this Court’s show cause order, we conclude that good cause has not been shown. Jenkins pled guilty to the charges of sexual battery, robbery, and burglary with an assault with a…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Carter v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2008
  2. Gall v. GallDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010
  3. Prieto v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2008

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