Bragg v. State

Annie Ruth Bragg was convicted for assault in the first degree, sentenced to five years' imprisonment, and then placed on probation. Restitution was ordered in the amount of the victim's medical bills, $8,177.13. Four issues are raised on appeal.

I

The defendant's "motion for judgment of acquittal, or in the alternative, for new trial" was denied on an improper ground. The motion was denied on the specific grounds that it was filed more than 30 days after the date of sentencing and was "untimely."

The defendant was sentenced on March 26, 1987. She filed her motion on April 28, 1987, 33 days…