State v. Collins

Opinion

VOROS, Judge:

¶ 1 Robert Collins was convicted of murder and two counts of aggravated robbery, first degree felonies, committed when he was nineteen years old. Collins did not timely appeal the convictions but later sought reinstatement of the time to appeal, arguing that he was unconstitutionally deprived of his right to appeal. The trial court denied that motion, and Collins appeals the denial. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

¶2 Collins was sentenced on January 5, 2007. At sentencing, the trial court did not advise Collins of his right to appeal. See generally Utah R.Crim. P.…