540 So. 2d 133 - Richardson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “Time FOR and Method of Making Motions; PROCEDURE; CUSTODY PENDING HEARING. (a) Time for Filing. A motion for new trial or in arrest of judgment, or both, may be made within 10 days after the rendition of the verdict or the finding of the court. A timely motion may be amended to state new grounds without leave of court prior to expiration of the 10-day period and in the discretion of the court at any other time before the motion is determined. [[Image here]] (c) Written Motions. The motion may be in writing, filed with the clerk; it shall state the grounds on which it is based. A copy of a written motion shall be served on the prosecuting attorney.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 705 So. 2d 1024 - Salyers v. State

2. “[b]ecause it was not timely filed, the motion for new trial did not delay rendition of the judgment[s] and sentence[s] for purposes of filing a notice of appeal.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Stephenson v. State