Massey v. State

BLEIL, Justice.

Rickey Lee Massey, without the benefit of a plea agreement, pled nolo contendere before the trial court to the charge of murder. This appeal presents the question whether Massey perfected his appeal by giving a written notice of appeal.

On September 11, 1987, the trial court found Massey guilty and assessed punishment at thirty years’ confinement. On October 27, 1987, the trial court overruled Massey’s motion for new trial. Massey gave oral notice of appeal; he also filed a written petition for appointment of counsel and for copies of the trial record.

This Court, in an…