Givins v. State

Carley, Presiding Judge.

After a jury trial, appellant was found guilty of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes. Judgment was entered on the jury’s guilty verdicts and appellant moved for a new trial. The trial court’s denial of appellant’s motion for new trial was filed in the clerk’s office on March 20, 1992. Appellant’s notice of appeal was filed in the clerk’s office on April 21, 1992.

“Although the 30-day period for filing a notice of appeal allowed by OCGA § 5-6-38 (a) ended on [April 19, 1992], that date was a [Sunday]. By operation of OCGA §…