State v. Bowers

Memorandum Decision and Order of Dismissal

RUSSON, Justice:

¶ 1 Kevin K. Bowers (“Bowers”) appeals his conviction of possession of a controlled substance within a drug-free zone, a first degree felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 58-37-8 (Supp.1999), and possession of drug paraphernalia within a drug-free zone, a class A misdemeanor, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 58-37a-5 (1998). The State moves for dismissal, asserting that this court lacks jurisdiction to hear Bowers’ appeal as his filing of notice of appeal was untimely.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY .AND ANALYSIS

¶ 2 On August 16, 2000,…