Sheldon

MEMORANDUM **

Lawrence Sheldon appeals his conviction and sentence on the ground that the district court abused its discretion and violated Sheldon’s rights under the Sixth Amendment by refusing his pro se request for appointment of substitute trial counsel after his conviction but prior to his sentencing hearing.

“We have consistently applied three factors in reviewing a district court’s denial of a motion to substitute counsel: the adequacy of the district court’s inquiry, the extent of any conflict, and the timeliness of the motion.” United States v. Adelzo-Gonzalez, 268 F.3d 772, 777 (9th Cir.2001). The record confirms that the district court’s investigation was adequate. The district court held a hearing with respect to Sheldon’s request for substitution and continued the sentencing hearing to

permit Sheldon further discussions with his counsel. Id. (“[A] district court 'must conduct such necessary inquiry as might ease the defendant’s dissatisfaction, distrust, and concern.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); see also United States v. Smith, 282 F.3d 758, 763-65 (9th Cir.2002); United States v. Corona-Garcia, 210 F.3d 973, 977 (9th Cir.2000). Regarding the extent of any…