Porter v. State

Christopher Michael Porter appeals an order of the trial court which denied his motion for post-conviction relief. We find that, with one exception, appellant’s claims were properly denied as being without merit. The exception is the contention that trial counsel failed to timely file a notice of appeal even though his client requested him to do so. This claim, if found to be true, would entitle the movant to relief. Because the motion for posteonviction relief does not contain a proper oath we affirm its denial, albeit for a reason other than that expressed by the trial judge.

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