Rowland v. State

Benham, Presiding Justice.

Appellant Rowland was convicted of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and sentenced to life imprisonment on November 9, 1993.1 His amended motion for new trial was denied by order filed March 9, 1994, and his notice of appeal was filed 43 days later.

Appellant Starks was convicted of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and sentenced to life imprisonment and a term of years in 1990.2 His motion for new trial following remand was denied by order filed November 16, 1993, and his…