SUZUKAWA, J.
Defendant Joey Wayne Earp was sentenced to state prison pursuant to his no contest plea. Prior to sentencing, he sought to withdraw his plea. As will be illustrated below, his attempt set into motion a series of events that left the parties and the trial court thoroughly confused. Defendant complains that in the end, his constitutional right to counsel was violated. We agree and reverse the judgment.
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