RUSSEL, J.
Defendant, Richard Alfred Long, Jr., appeals the trial court's order denying his motion for postconviction relief. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
I. Background
In 2003, Long was convicted by a jury of first degree assault. At the sentencing hearing, Long said that he wanted to discharge his trial attorney, represent himself during sentencing, and have the public defender represent him on direct appeal. The trial court approved...
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