Helmcamp v. State

DISSENTING OPINION

Alcala, J.,

filed a dissenting opinion.

I respectfully dissent from this Court’s refusal of the petition for discretionary review filed by Terry Preston Helmcamp, appellant. For the reasons explained below, I would grant review on our own motion to consider whether a due-process violation has occurred in this case, and, if so, I would reset the appellate timetables *548to permit appellant an opportunity to appeal.

In his instant pleadings, appellant, who is pro se and incarcerated, contends that he has been prevented from appealing the trial court’s order denying his motion for…