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U.S. v. SHAFIQUE, 2:17-cr-00231-JCM-VCF. (2017)

Court: District Court, D. Nevada Number: infdco20171006t29 Visitors: 8
Filed: Sep. 29, 2017
Latest Update: Sep. 29, 2017
Summary: ORDER CAM FERENBACH , Magistrate Judge . Before the Court is Defendant Mohammad Shafique's Motion to Dismiss Counsel for the Defense (ECF No. 22), filed on September 28, 2017. Shafique filed this motion on his own behalf. He is represented by Brian Pugh. (ECF No. 7). Mr. Pugh was appointed as counsel of record on August 1, 2017. Id. Pursuant to Local Rule IA 11-6(a), "[a] party who has appeared by attorney cannot while so represented appear or act in the case. This means that once an att
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ORDER

Before the Court is Defendant Mohammad Shafique's Motion to Dismiss Counsel for the Defense (ECF No. 22), filed on September 28, 2017. Shafique filed this motion on his own behalf. He is represented by Brian Pugh. (ECF No. 7). Mr. Pugh was appointed as counsel of record on August 1, 2017. Id.

Pursuant to Local Rule IA 11-6(a), "[a] party who has appeared by attorney cannot while so represented appear or act in the case. This means that once an attorney makes an appearance on behalf of a party, that party may not personally file a document with the court; all filings must thereafter be made by the attorney." Defendant may not file motions on his own behalf. See Local Rule IA 11-6(a).

Accordingly,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Mohammad Shafique's Motion to Dismiss Counsel for the Defense (ECF No. 22) is DENIED.

The Clerk of Court is directed to strike the Defendant Mohammad Shafique's Motion to Dismiss Counsel for the Defense (ECF No. 22).

Source:  Leagle

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