Franklin v. State

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

This is a case involving the shooting of two men who were self-appointed security guards at a North Little Rock apartment building. Both men were shot in the back, and one was killed. The appellant, who was age 16 at the time of this offense, was convicted of one count of capital murder and one count of attempted capital murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for capital murder and thirty years imprisonment plus a fine of $15,000.00 for attempted capital murder.

The appellant filed a notice of appeal before the judgment was entered…