KENNELLY, District Judge.
Kerry Smith pled guilty to criminal charges pursuant to a written plea agreement and was sentenced to a ninety-two month prison term. He appeals, contending that the district court erroneously deprived him of his Sixth Amendment right to retain the counsel of his choice. For the reasons stated below, we vacate Smith's conviction and remand with instructions to permit him to withdraw his guilty plea.
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