Eckl v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

The appellant, Richard Eckl, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in the first degree and was sentenced to three years probation and a $500 fine. Eckl contends the Trial Court erred by denying a motion to dismiss premised upon alleged violations of the statute of limitations and the speedy trial rule. Because we lack authority to hear Eckl’s appeal from a guilty plea, the appeal is dismissed.

The right of appeal in criminal cases is conferred upon “any person convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony ... in any circuit court of this state” by Arkansas R. Crim. P. 36.1 (1992). The…