Hummingway

MEMORANDUM *

Princeton Hummingway appeals a second sentence following an earlier appeal of a conviction on twelve counts of violating of 18 U.S.C. § 1341 . After being fully informed on the Faretta case, Humming-way chose to represent himself on trial, and after being fully informed of the consequences, refused to participate in his sentencing.

In his first appeal, we affirmed the district court’s decision to allow Humming-way to represent himself, but reversed his first sentence in light of Ameline I. United States v. Hummingway, 111 Fed. Appx. 879 (9th Cir.2004).

Although Hummingway was serving his sentence in a federal prison in Texas, he again refused to participate in the sentencing process, this time by refusing to attend court for resentencing. Hummingway refused, in a letter to his appellate counsel, to be transported from prison to Sacramento, California for resentencing. Hummingway also continued to reject the assistance of counsel except to communicate with the district court. Ultimately, the court resentenced him, in absentia, to time served.

Unsatisfied, Hummingway again appealed, arguing that his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights were violated because he was…