Holmquist v. State

LEHMAN, Justice.

Appellant Marson Holmquist appeals from a conviction for first degree sexual assault, claiming that he was denied due process during his sentencing. We conclude that this court lacks jurisdiction to hear this appeal and dismiss.

Appellant did not notify the public defender’s office that he wished to prosecute an appeal until five days after the thirty-day time limit had expired. See W.R.A.P. 2.01. The public defender then filed a notice of appeal on the same day appellant made his wish known. The district court denied appellant’s Motion to Extend Time for Filing Appeal, finding…