STOKER, Judge.
The issue in this case is whether the defendant, Randy Gautreaux, was adequately advised of his rights, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 15:529.1, before admitting to his prior convictions in an habitual offender hearing. We find the defendant was not advised of his right to remain silent and, therefore, we vacate the enhanced sentence of twelve years and remand for a new sentencing and habitual offender hearing.
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On October 19, 1988, defendant...
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