Defendant entered a guilty plea to robbery in the third degree, the top count of a multicount indictment, in exchange for a promised sentence of 2 to 4 years. Prior to sentencing, defendant moved in writing to withdraw his plea. At sentencing, defense counsel advised the court that defendant had a pending motion. Defendant informed the court that he had been "pressured" into taking the plea. The following colloquy occurred:
"THE COURT: Mr. Latham, you want to reconsider...
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