Rivera v. State

STONE, Justice.

Appellant, Rafael Rivera, was convicted of delivery of cocaine and sentenced to twenty years confinement. Because Rivera’s notice of appeal was untimely, we dismiss his appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

Background

Rivera was sentenced on March 20, 1996. Because he timely filed a motion for new trial, Rivera’s notice of appeal was due to be filed in the trial court no later than June 18, 1996. See TexRApp. P. 41(b)(1). A motion for extension of time to file the notice of appeal was due to be filed in this Court on July 3, 1996. See TexRApp. P. 41(b)(2).

On June 25, 1996, Rivera…