Andre Merrell v. State

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,____________________ February 08, 2023 The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A23A0919. ANDRE MERRELL v. THE STATE. In 2016, Andre Merrell pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery. In January 2022, Merrell filed a “Motion for Relief.” On January 25, 2022, the trial court denied Merrell’s motion. Merrell filed a notice of appeal on April 4, 2022, seeking to appeal that denial. We, however, lack jurisdiction. Pretermitting whether Merrell is entitled to a direct appeal, his notice of appeal was untimely. A notice of appeal…