Luke v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Eric Luke appeals the denial of his motion for an appeal bond. Because the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying his motion, we affirm.

Luke was convicted of attempted rape and aggravated sexual battery. He was sentenced to serve twenty years in prison, followed by ten years on probation. He filed a notice of appeal, as well as a motion for supersedeas bond pending appeal. After an evidentiary hearing, the trial court orally denied the motion for appeal bond. The court later issued a written order explaining that it was denying the appeal bond because Luke posed a…