OPINION
ANDERSON, Justice.
This appeal raises the question whether an accused has an absolute statutory right to a trial continuance if the state files an untimely notice of its intent to seek an enhanced sentence. We hold that an accused has such a right, and consequently, we vacate the defendant's sentence and remand for a new sentencing hearing.
On September 23, 1988, the Shelby County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging the defendant Lowe...
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