State v. Gosey
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Eleventh Judicial District Court, Parish of Natchitoches; Charles Y. Porter, Judge. Steve Gosey and others were convicted of murder, and appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
On Motion to Dismiss the Appeal.
NICHOLLS, C. J.
The state moves to dismiss this appeal on the ground that the transcript of appeal was filed too late. Appellant appealing from a judgment in a criminal case is entitled to three judicial days beyond the return day within which to file his transcript. The return day in this case was the last day upon which this court was in session prior to its adjournment for the annual vacation. The filing by the appellant of his transcript during the vacation was in due time. The facts of the ease do not justify the dismissal, of the appeal. The motion is…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State v. EstoupSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1887
3Cited by2 opinions
- Atkins v. StateOhio Supreme Court · 1926
- State v. GoodsonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1906