Aaron M. Dent v. State

FIFTH DIVISION BROWN, C. J., RICKMAN, P. J., and MERCIER, J. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. https://www.gaappeals.gov/rules May 27, 2026 In the Court of Appeals of Georgia A26A0310. DENT v. THE STATE. MERCIER, Judge. Aaron Dent entered a guilty plea pursuant to Alford1 to rape and aggravated child molestation and was convicted on October 11, 2023. On August 5, 2025, Dent filed a motion for leave to file an out-of-time appeal, which the trial court denied pursuant to Cook…