On March 22, 1989, a search of the defendant's duffle bag revealed over a pound of cocaine. Before a hearing was held on defendant's motion to suppress the evidence, the defendant pleaded guilty after consulting assigned counsel. Defendant was released on his own recognizance, based on a promise to cooperate, but thereafter failed to appear for sentencing. Following his return on a bench warrant, defendant, represented by new counsel, moved to withdraw his plea, claiming...
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