White v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “Both of these cases involve timely filed notices of appeal, under art. 44.08(b), subsequent to the overruling of a motion for. new trial. We do not address the issue of the validity of a notice of appeal followed by a motion for new trial and no additional notice of appeal. See Ex parte Drewery [ 677 S.W.2d 533 ] at 537-538, supra, Miller, J. concurring. However, we note that the language of art. 44.08(b) seems to be mandatory that a notice “shall be filed within 15 days after overruling of the motion or amended motion for new trial....” We also point out that in such a case the accused may have recourse by way of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Evitts v. Lucey, — U.S.-, 105 S.Ct. 830 , 82 L.Ed.2d 821 (1985).”

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