The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until February 12, 2018, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 21, 2017)

Mike Tang, Petitioner, pro se