State v. Hinson

Gregory, Chief Justice:

Appellant was convicted in 1984 of trafficking in marijuana and sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment. On appeal, his conviction was affirmed but the case was remanded for consideration of his motion for a new trial. State v. Hinson, 293 S.C. 406, 361 S.E. (2d) 120 (1987). This appeal follows the denial of that motion. We dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

On April 25, 1988, the trial judge issued an order denying appellant’s motion for a new trial. Appellant received a copy of this order on May 16,1988. On May 25,1988, appellant filed a motion “to alter…