COOKS, Judge.
The issue in this case is whether the defendant, Jerry Norris, Sr., 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; therefore, we vacate the enhanced sentence of eight years and remand the case for a new resentencing and an habitual offender hearing.
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