665 So. 2d 588 - State v. Ockmand’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “_|A. A motion for an appeal may be made orally in open court or by filing a written motion with the clerk. The motion shall be entered in the minutes of the court. B. The motion for an appeal must be made no later than: (1) Five days after the rendition of the judgment or ruling from which the appeal is taken. (2) Five days from the ruling on a motion to reconsider sentence filed pursuant to Article 881.1, should such a motion be filed.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Orgeron · 726 So. 2d 448 - State v. Hollins

2. “Upon expiration of the time limitations for seeking an appeal, the conviction and the sentence imposed become final and are no longer subject to review under ordinary appellate process unless the defendant obtains reinstatement of his right to appeal. State v. Counterman, 475 So.2d 336 (La. 1985); State v. Edwards, 590 So.2d 795 (La.App. 5th Cir.1991). An application for post conviction relief under LSA-C.Cr.P. arts. 924-930.8 is the appropriate procedural vehicle to seek the exercise of appeal rights after the legal delays have expired. State v. Counterman, supra .”

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