People v. Blackmon

Defendant pled guilty to two counts of violating an order of protection and was sentenced to 18 months of probation. Defendant filed a pro se notice of appeal from his guilty plea, arguing that the trial court’s post-plea admonishments did not comply with SCR 605(C) and requesting that the matter be remanded for proper admonishments and an opportunity to file a SCR 604(c) motion to withdraw guilty plea with representation of counsel. The appellate court reversed and remanded, finding that the trial court admonishments were insufficient because they connected the appointment of counsel with the appellate process and did not inform defendant of his rights in a meaningful and practical manner. (D.B. WALKER, concurring and REYES, dissenting)