The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Newburn, 951 F.2d 364 (9th Cir. 1991):
In reviewing the district court's decision, three factors are considered: (1) the timeliness of the motion; (2) the adequacy of the court's inquiry into defendant's complaint; and (3) whether the conflict between the defendant and his counsel resulted in a total breakdown in communication. United States v. McClendon, 782 F.2d 785, 789 (9th Cir.1986).
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