Turner v. State

Petitioner seeks a writ of certiorari from an order granting him a belated review of his direct appeal issues pursuant to White v. State, 263 S.C. 110, 208 S.E.2d 35 (1974). We grant the petition for a writ of certiorari, dispense with further briefing, reverse the order of the post-conviction relief (PCR) judge, and remand this matter for an evidentiary hearing.

Following a trial, counsel is required to make certain the defendant is made fully aware of the right to appeal. White v. State, supra. In the absence of an intelligent waiver by the defendant, counsel must either initiate an appeal…