Fields v. State

WALKER, Justice:

Robert Leroy Fields was convicted of perjury in the First Judicial District of Hinds County and sentenced to serve a term of three years in the State Penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was timely made by appellant on April 9, 1971, which was taken under advisement by the trial judge. On October 15, 1971, the motion *651was overruled. On that same date, the term of court was adjourned and the minutes signed ending the term. A copy of the order overruling the motion for a new trial was promptly sent to counsel for appellant and the district attorney. On October 26, 1971, eleven…