Daniel v. State

Littlejohn, Chief Justice:

The Respondent, Gus Daniel, pled guilty to armed robbery, assault with intent to kill, assault and battery with intent to kill, and carrying a pistol and was sentenced. He did not appeal. Respondent later applied for Post Conviction Relief asserting two grounds. The PCR j udge granted a new trial. We reverse.

Respondent robbed a Bi-Lo Food Store and then fought a number of law enforcement officers in a gun battle, wounding two of them. During the taking of the guilty plea, Respondent stated that he had been taking medicine for his “nerves” for eleven years. He…