Franklin v. State

SOUTHWICK, P.J.,

for the court.

¶ 1. Jerry Franklin was convicted after a jury trial of burglary of a commercial building. Franklin appeals and challenges the weight of the evidence. We find that Franklin did not timely appeal. Thus, we dismiss. Any relief must come from the post-conviction relief procedures.

FACTS

¶ 2. Franklin was indicted as an habitual offender on the charge of burglary of a commercial building. Although he had appointed counsel, Franklin elected to proceed at trial pro se with appointed counsel acting only as legal advisor. Ten days after conviction, Franklin wrote the…