Petty v. State

Mikell, Judge.

In October 1996, Frank Petty was convicted of two counts of child molestation, two counts of cruelty to children, and one count of simple assault. The trial court sentenced him to thirty years confinement and ten years probation. Petty filed his first motion for a new trial on December 13,1996. In May 1997, Petty’s new appellate counsel filed an entry of appearance. He filed an amended motion for a new trial in May 1998, which was denied in an order filed on July 28, 1998. On May 18, 1999, Petty, acting pro se, filed a third motion for new trial. The court permitted appellate…