Orr v. State of Florida - Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Grant D. Orr. The court cited a prior ruling that a criminal defendant generally cannot proceed pro se while represented by counsel.
What changed
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, in the case of Orr v. State of Florida (Docket No. 1D2025-2260), has dismissed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The dismissal is based on the principle that a criminal defendant cannot typically represent themselves while they have legal counsel, referencing the Logan v. State precedent.
This ruling means the petitioner's habeas corpus petition has been denied on procedural grounds. Legal professionals and criminal defendants should note this precedent regarding pro se representation when counsel is already involved in a case. No specific compliance actions or deadlines are imposed by this court order.
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Orr v. State of Florida
District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 1D2025-2260
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition
Dismissed
Combined Opinion
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
No. 1D2025-2260
GRANT D. ORR,
Petitioner,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Respondent.
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus—Original Jurisdiction.
March 4, 2026
PER CURIAM.
DISMISSED. See Logan v. State, 846 So. 2d 472 (Fla. 2003)
(holding that generally, a criminal defendant cannot proceed pro
se while represented by counsel).
BILBREY, NORDBY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
Grant D. Orr, pro se, Petitioner.
No appearance for Respondent.
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