Mobbs v. State

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Amended A.R.Cr.P. Rule 36.4 became effective July 1, 1989. It provides that following the conviction and sentencing the trial judge must address the defendant personally and advise him: (1) that if he wishes to assert his attorney was ineffective, he must file a motion for a new trial within thirty (30) days, and (2) if such a motion is filed, and if it asserts facts sufficient to raise an issue concerning ineffective assistance of counsel, the motion must be heard, and the defendant will have thirty (30) days after the ruling on the motion in which to appeal. In re…