P. v. Villareal
At the time originally set for sentencing, defense counsel indicated that Villareal may wish to withdraw his plea. Counsel requested, with apparent agreement of the defendant, that the court appoint an additional attorney to investigate possible grounds for a motion to withdraw the plea. Over the prosecutor's objection, the court appointed an additional attorney for the limited purpose of exploring a motion to withdraw Villareal's plea.
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