Opinion
Criminal Case No. 10-cr-00539-REB.
August 2, 2011
ORDER
This matter arises on a Motion for Return of Property [Doc. # 66, filed 7/28/2011] (the "Motion"), handwritten and filed by defendant Matthew Looper personally, not through counsel. The Motion reports that Mr. Looper has been sentenced and that he seeks "the timely return of my property (Wireless Phone) or a formal forfeiture hearing." The Motion further indicates that the telephone was seized and held a evidence, although the prosecution "never ended up using it at all."
Mr. Looper is represented by John Mosby, appointed counsel. Appointment of Counsel [Doc. # 18]. Local rule of practice 44.1A, D.C.COLO.LCrR, provides that "[o]nly pro se parties and members of the bar of this court . . . may appear and sign pleadings, motions, or other papers. . . . ." Mr. Looper is not proceeding pro se, but is represented by Mr. Mosby. Consequently, Mr. Looper may proceed only by papers filed by his attorney.
IT IS ORDERED that the Motion [Doc. # 66] is DENIED.