Gibson v. State

Andrews, Judge.

Gibson appeals from his conviction by a jury of various offenses related to violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. His timely motion for a new trial was denied on January 24, 1992. No notice of appeal was filed within 30 days, but on February 21, 1992, appellant obtained an order from the trial court extending the time for filing a notice of appeal to March 31, 1992. Thereafter, on March 31, 1992, a second order was entered extending the time for filing a notice of appeal to April 30, 1992. The notice of appeal was filed on April 29, 1992.

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