USA v. Foltyniewicz

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. 25-CR-5-JFH
RANDALL PATRICK FOLTYNIEWICZ,
Defendant.
OPINION AND ORDER
Before the Court is a letter mailed to the Court by Defendant Randall Patrick Foltyniewicz
(“Defendant”) [Dkt. No. 142], which the Court construes as a pro se motion for relief (“Motion”).
The Court notes that the Motion does not include (a) the case number, (b) a statement as to whether
or not opposing counsel objects to the motion; or (c) signature by Defendant’s counsel of record.
The Motion also incorrectly identifies the parties.
The Motion is drafted and signed by Defendant. Defendant is represented by appointed
counsel, Richard Koller, who has not signed the Motion. The Court need not consider a pro se
filing when a defendant is represented by counsel who has not signed the document. See, e.g.,
United States v. Sandoval-De Lao, 283 F. App’x 621, 625 (10th Cir. 2008). Defendant has
previously been advised of this on numerous occasions. See Dkt. Nos. 38, 40, 44, 50. This Order
will be sent to counsel of record so that Defendant and his counsel may confer regarding a possible
filing signed by counsel.
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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion [Dkt. No. 142] is DENIED
WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Any relief requested by Defendant shall be included in a properly filed
motion signed by Defendant’s counsel, and in compliance with the applicable procedural rules and
local rules of this Court.
Dated this 14th day of July 2026.
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JOHN F. HEIL, III
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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