Opinion
06-0110M.
April 24, 2006
ORDER
This matter arises on the Government's Motion to Strike Pro Se Pleadings of Defendant (docket # 11).
The Court FINDS that the below-identified pleadings violate LRCrim. 54.14 and LRCiv.83.3(c)(2).
The Court FURTHER FINDS that Defendant has the right to represent himself pro se or to be represented by an attorney.United States v. Halbert, 640 F.2d 1000, 1009 (9th Cir. 1981) (per curiam).
The Court FURTHER FINDS that Defendant does not have a constitutional right to hybrid representation. United States v. Olano, 62 F.3d 1180, 1193 (9th Cir. 1995).
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that the Government's Motion to Strike Pro Se Pleadings of Defendant (docket # 11) is GRANTED and hereby STRIKING documents numbered 5, 6, 7 and 8 (dkt ## 5-8). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall refrain from filing or lodging any pro se pleadings or other documents herein during the pendency of this action unless said documents request self-representation, new counsel or with the express leave of the trial judge.