Patterson v. State

This is an appeal from the denial of a Rule 20 petition, A.R.Crim.P. (Temp.), 20. The record reveals that Bennie Patterson filed a Rule 20 petition on January 13, 1988. An evidentiary hearing was held on February 19, 1988, and the petition was denied on May 17, 1988. Notice of appeal was filed on July 14, 1988. The record refers to, but does not contain, a "Motion to Reconsider/Motion for New Trial" which was denied on June 7, 1988.

The record indicates that the petitioner's notice of appeal was filed 57 days after the denial of his Rule 20 petition. Therefore, the notice of appeal was…