United States v. Harrington

HAMILTON, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Perry Harrington contends in this appeal that he was deprived of his right to counsel for his sentencing hearing. Harrington had persuaded the district court to discharge court-appointed counsel (twice) and to let him proceed pro se to make post-trial motions. On appeal Harrington argues that he did not validly waive his right to counsel for his sentencing hearing. We disagree and affirm the judgment.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Harrington sold cocaine to a confidential informant. He was charged with six counts of distributing a controlled substance,…