Travis E. Johnson v. State of Florida

Summary

The Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida reversed an order barring Travis E. Johnson from making further pro se filings under State v. Spencer. The court held that the filing leading to the sanction presented a colorable claim based on Erlinger v. United States and referenced pending Florida Supreme Court review, while cautioning that future frivolous filings would not be tolerated.

Holdings

1. The order barring Johnson from further pro se filings was improper because the filing that triggered the sanction presented a colorable claim when it was filed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the circuit court properly barred Johnson from making further pro se filings under State v. Spencer based on the filing at issue.

Disposition

reversed