Williams v. State

HOBSON, Judge.

It is clear from the record in this case, and undisputed by the State, that appellant’s appeal was frustrated by State action. Baggett v. Wainwright, Fla.1969, 229 So.2d 239. The record is entirely adequate for the purpose of making this determination. It contains a pro se motion to the trial judge which was filed by appellant six days after judgment and sentence, asking for an appeal, requesting the appointment of an attorney and stating that he was indigent. Despite this, counsel was not appointed nor an appeal taken until after the time for appeal had expired.

We therefore…