Collins

I. Introduction

This novel case arises out of the postsentencing revocation of defendant’s initial plea bargain agreement and his commitment to the California Youth Authority in accordance with that agreement. We are called upon to decide whether: (1) the trial court had jurisdiction to rule upon the district attorney’s motion to revoke defendant’s plea bargain agreement and conforming sentence; (2) the district attorney waived his right to nullify the plea bargain agreement; (3) statements made by the defendant pursuant to the plea bargain agreement were properly admitted during the hearing on the district attorney’s revocation motion; and (4) initial trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance to defendant. Upon considering these issues, we reject defendant’s claims and affirm the judgment.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

A. May-August 1992: Defendant Is Charged With Martin’s Murder

Drew Martin’s body was found inside his apartment on May 23, 1992. Martin’s head was bound with cloth and tape, and the apparent cause of death was blunt trauma and asphyxiation. A baseball bat and a jammed rifle were found near the body and a fannypack belonging to Martin was…