State v. Thrift

Michael D. Thrift appeals from his guilty plea to assault and battery with intent to kill and his sentence of twelve years. He argues the plea judge’s comments regarding his right to appeal rendered his plea conditional and that there should be another procedure in place for appeals of non-meritorious guilty pleas. We affirm Thrift’s guilty plea and sentence pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141, 146, 604 S.E.2d 377, 379-80 (2004) (finding that a plea was not a conditional one where the defendant did not attempt to reserve his right to…