Finnie v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of second degree murder in the Miller County Circuit Court on September 19, 1977. During the trial he was defended by counsel of his own choosing. After the sentencing the appellant and retained counsel obtained approval by the trial court of an appeal bond. The trial court very meticulously explained to the appellant that he had the right to appeal his conviction within 30 days from entry of judgment. The appellant informed the court he understood his right of appeal. Being unable to post the appeal bond at the time, appellant was placed in the…