State v. Michael Simmons

PER CURIAM: Robert McKoy waived presentment on an indictment for possession
of a stolen vehicle, pled guilty, and was sentenc

THIS OPINION HAS NO PRECEDENTIAL VALUE.  IT SHOULD NOT BE
CITED OR RELIED ON AS PRECEDENT IN ANY PROCEEDING EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY RULE
239(d)(2), SCACR.

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

In The Court of Appeals

The State, Respondent,

v.

Michael A. Simmons, Appellant.

Appeal From Charleston County

Deadra L. Jefferson, Circuit Court Judge

Unpublished Opinion No. 2004-UP-378   

Submitted April 21, 2004 – Filed June 17, 2004

APPEAL DISMISSED

Assistant Appellant Defender Tara S. Taggart,

of Columbia, for Appellant.

Attorney General Henry Dargan McMaster, Chief Deputy

Attorney General John W. McIntosh, Assistant Deputy

Attorney General Salley W. Elliott, all of Columbia;

and Solicitor Ralph E. Hoisington, of Charleston,
for Respondent.

PER CURIAM:  Michael A. Simmons was indicted
for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and for kidnapping and assault and
battery of a high and aggravated nature.  He pled guilty to breaking and entering
a motor vehicle and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. 

Simmons’ appellate counsel submitted a petition
to be relieved as counsel, stating she has reviewed the record and has concluded
Simmons’ appeal is without merit.  Simmons did not file a pro se brief
with the court.

After a review of the record as required by Anders
v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), and State v. Williams, 305 S.C.
116, 406 S.E.2d 357 (1991), we hold there are no directly appealable issues
that are arguable on their merits.  Accordingly, we dismiss Simmons’ appeal
and grant counsel’s motion to be relieved. [1]

APPEAL DISMISSED.

GOOLSBY, HOWARD, and BEATTY, JJ., concur.

[1]  
Because oral argument would not aid the court in resolving the issues on appeal,
we decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rules 215 and 220(b)(2),
SCACR.