United States v. Jose Madrigal-Machado

980 F.2d 739 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Jose MADRIGAL-MACHADO, Defendant-Appellant. No. 91-50726. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Nov. 5, 1992. Decided Nov. 30, 1992. Before WALLACE, Chief Judge, and TROTT and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. MEMORANDUM 1 Madrigal-Machado (Madrigal) appeals from his judgment of conviction for conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 846, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). Madrigal argues that the district court abused its discretion in denying his motion to substitute his counsel. The district court had jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231 . We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We reverse and remand for a new trial. 2 The district court's denial of a motion to substitute counsel…