State v. Romero

OPINION

ZAMORA, Judge.

{1} This case involves two appeals from two separate criminal actions, involving the State and two different Defendants. Because these appeals share a common issue of first impression, we address them together. The issue before us concerns the effect of the pendency of a defendant’s post-judgment motion for modification of sentence upon the finality of the judgment. In light of recent developments, we conclude that the pendency of such a motion renders appellate review premature and dismiss the appeals for lack of jurisdiction.

BACKGROUND

Smith

{2} Defendant was convicted…