Darby v. State

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Linda G. Darby appeals the trial court’s denial of her petition to file a belated notice of appeal.

We affirm.

ISSUE

Whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Darby’s petition.

FACTS

On September 24, 1970, a jury convicted Darby of murdering her husband, and on October 1, 1970, the trial court sentenced Darby to life imprisonment. On November 28, 1970, Darby filed a motion to correct error, which the trial court denied on August 4, 1971. Subsequently, the trial court granted Darby’s request that it appoint appellate counsel; however, no…