State v. Charette

On appeal, the parties extensively argue the merits of the convictions. Our examination of the record in this case leads us to the decision that the merits of the convictions cannot be reached on this appeal. We reach this conclusion for two reasons: The first and most significant being that the appeal is not timely as to the convictions and therefore this court is without jurisdiction to review the convictions. Secondly, no motion for a new trial was made in the trial court.

Appeal from convictions is not timely.

The jury returned the verdicts finding the defendant guilty on June 11, 1969.…