Ordered that the judgment is reversed, on the law, and a new trial is ordered. The facts have been considered and have been determined to have been established.
On appeal, the defendant, who proceeded pro se at trial, contends that the trial court failed to adequately advise him of the perils of self-representation, thereby mandating a new trial. We agree and accordingly reverse.
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