ROBBINS v. the STATE.

McFadden, Presiding Judge.

This appeal challenges the denial of a defendant's motion for an out-of-time appeal. Because the trial judge did not abuse his discretion in denying the motion, we affirm.

1. Facts and procedural posture.

On August 12, 2010, Marquise Robbins, with the assistance of appointed counsel, pled guilty to attempted murder, participation in criminal street gang activity, and three counts of voluntary manslaughter. The trial court imposed a total sentence of 50 years, with 25 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. On November 12, 2010,…