McCarthy v. State

BOGGS, Justice.

Rodney McCarthy appeals from the trial court’s order denying his request for an out-of-time appeal.1 Finding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the request for an out-of-time appeal, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

In October 1999, McCarthy, represented by retained counsel, was convicted in Quitman County of malice murder, possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, concealing the death of another, *804and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Crystal Harewood. McCarthy requested and received a sentence review, but did…