Burns v. State

Appellant was convicted of possession of unlawful drugs with the intent to distribute and was sentenced to three (3) *577years’ imprisonment. He now appeals the dismissal and denial, after a hearing, of his application for post-conviction relief. Appellant alleges error in the post-conviction judge’s findings of effective assistance of counsel and waiver of the right of appeal. Trial counsel’s failure to comply with S. C. Code '§ 17-3-10 (1980 Cum. Supp.) and Rule 5, Defense of Indigents Act, S. C. Code Vol. 22 (1980 Cum. Supp.) is argued as resulting in denial of appellant’s right of appeal.

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