Bryant v. State

PRENTICE, Justice.

At the outset, we observe that the defendant’s preparation of the record does not conform to the requirements of our appellate rules. Counsel is referred to the State’s answer brief for a more detailed and wholly justified critique. We would be warranted in dismissing or affirming, as urged by the State, for what does not qualify as a “good faith attempt at compliance.” Only our concern for the defendant’s appellate rights has motivated us to review this case, at the expense of substantial judicial time which more careful preparation by counsel would and should have averted.

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