THOMPSON, C.J.
Robert Pitts appeals his judgment and sentence as a habitual felony offender. We reverse.
Pitts was arrested on 8 February 1998 for burglary of a conveyance and petit theft. On 26 March 1998, Pitts appeared before the trial court to enter an "open" plea of guilty to the charges. During the plea hearing, the state asked the court to advise Pitts that the state could seek to have him sentenced as a habitual felony offender or a violent career...
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