Beatty v. State

OPINION

BAKER, Judge.

Appellant-defendant Arthur Beatty appeals from his conviction for Voluntary Manslaughter, 1 a class B felony. Specifically, Beatty argues that the trial court erred in instructing the jury and that there is insufficient evidence supporting his conviction. Additionally, the State cross-appeals the trial court's order granting Beatty's petition to file a belated notice of appeal. Finding that Beatty has failed to establish that he was without fault for failing to file a timely notice of appeal or that he was diligent in requesting permission to file the belated notice of…