Massey v. State

The appellant was convicted of manslaughter on March 30, 1990, and was thereafter sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. In addition, he was ordered to pay a fine of $200, court costs, restitution in the amount of $15,376.17, and $250 to the Victims' Compensation Fund. On direct appeal, the judgment of the circuit court was affirmed.

On April 19, 1991, following this Court's issuance of the certificate of judgment on April 5, 1991, the appellant appeared before the trial court on a motion to extend the appeal bond and a motion for reconsideration. The motions were granted by the trial…