NORTHCUTT, Judge.
We reverse Jesus Ramirez's conviction and sentence for trafficking in methamphetamine because the trial court erred in its determination that Ramirez was not indigent, effectively denying him the right to counsel.
The day after Ramirez's arrest in September 1997, the court declared him indigent, appointed counsel to represent him, and set his bail at $50,000. Ramirez was eventually released when his mother paid approximately $6,000 to post...
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