Thornton v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Peter Thornton was convicted by a jury and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for kidnapping, misdemeanor theft by taking, and misdemeanor escape. The record shows that Thornton was advised by the trial court of his right to pursue an appeal of his conviction and/or sentence within thirty days, including his right to have the sentence reviewed by a three-judge panel. Thornton’s trial attorney timely requested review of Thornton’s sentence, and timely filed a motion for new trial. The record also contains evidence that while the motion was pending, the attorney advised Thornton…