Whether denial of a right to self-representation during sentencing is subject to harmless error analysis or structural error

QUESTIONS PRESENTED | (1) Whether denial of a right to self-representation during sentencing is subject to harmless error analysis as held by the Ninth Circuit, or subject to structural error as , held in the Fifth Circuit? Subquestion: (A) Whether harmless error analysis regarding a denial of self representation violates the Constitution, by ; placing to high a burden of showing ineffective assistance, without the ability to expand the record? [Is denial of self-representation at sentencing structural error? ] (2) Whether by Counsel losing a witness's signed statement givem by a witness who asserted a Blanket Fifth Amendment claim not to answer any questions, caused the pro se defendant prejudice in his efforts to withdraw his guilty plea for a fair and just reason, remdering his right to self-representation meaningless? (3) Whether by denying the Defendant's request for a continuance after being granted his pro se right minutes earlier, prejudiced his ability to make a defense and—obtain-evidence showing fabricated evidence to: show a fair and just reason to withdraw his guilty plea under Rule 11? (4) Whether a judge can threaten that he could knowingly impose an illegal guideline calculation if the case returns on appeal or collateral attack? ; (5) Whether the District Court can, ignore ruling on a idicative ruling request, concerning fabricated evidence while appeal is pending? t Ps ver ‘ ‘¢ . 7 ‘ tie 4 . iii