United States v. Henry E. Singleton

47 F.3d 1177 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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-Appellant, v. Henry E. SINGLETON, Defendant-Appellee. No. 94-10474. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Jan. 12, 1995. Decided Feb. 16, 1995. AFFIRMED. Before ALDISERT * , CHOY and SCHROEDER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 The United States of America ("Government") appeals the district court's denial of the Government's motion, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1826 , for an order of civil contempt directed at Henry E. Singleton ("Singleton") for his refusal to comply with a grand jury subpoena. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 , we affirm the district court's decision. 3 * On January 28, 1992, Singleton was indicted for various drug offenses including conspiracy to distribute heroin. During pretrial proceedings, Singleton, represented by Tony Serra, Esq., refused to consider any plea offer that included a United States Sentencing…