P. v. Garcia CA1/1
Defendant Michael Lucien Garcia pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including four counts of second degree robbery. Defendant contends his conviction must be reversed because the trial court erred in (1) denying his motion to replace appointed counsel, (2) granting his motion to represent himself, (3) not inquiring into the reasons for his request to withdraw his no contest pleas, and (4) accepting his no contest pleas without an adequate factual basis. Defendant also argues his case must be remanded to allow the trial court to exercise its discretion whether to strike his firearm enhancement. We agree with defendant and the Attorney General that the matter must be remanded for the trial court to exercise its discretion whether to strike the firearm enhancement, and otherwise affirm.
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