Giacona v. State

Judith Rogers, Judge.

In a jury trial, the appellant, Frank Giacona, was convicted of manslaughter, a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-104(a)(3) (1987),and was sentenced toatermoffive years in prison. On appeal, appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a new trial in which he alleged ineffective assistance of counsel. Because we find that appellant’s notice of appeal was untimely, we dismiss the appeal.

The trial court entered its judgment and commitment order on July 13, 1989. A motion for a new trial on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel was filed on…