State v. Sykes

HOUSER, Commissioner.

William Sykes was charged with illegal sale of a narcotic drug and three prior felony convictions. Represented by counsel, tried before a jury, he was found guilty of illegal sale of a narcotic drug as charged. The trial judge found him guilty under the Habitual Criminal Act. His punishment was fixed by the court at 20 years’ imprisonment in the penitentiary. No motion for a new trial was filed. A notice of appeal was not filed within the time prescribed by Criminal Rule 28.03, V.A.M.R. This Court made a special order allowing an appeal under Criminal Rule 28.07. On…