KLINE, Judge.
Calvin L. Carter appeals his conviction for robbery in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas. Carter asserts that the trial court prevented him from receiving effective assistance of counsel by summarily denying his request to appoint new counsel. We agree because the trial court failed to make a minimal inquiry into Carter's specific allegations of a complete breakdown of the attorney-client relationship. Additionally, we find a reasonable probability...
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