Smith v. State

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

Following the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his Alford 1 plea for the crimes of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass, Nathaniel Smith appeals, contending that his plea was not voluntary and knowing because he was nervous, afraid, and rushed at the time that it was given. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Before accepting a plea of guilty, a trial court must determine that the plea is voluntarily made and that the defendant intelligently and understanding^ waives his constitutional…