Barton v. State

FAULKNER, Justice.

Bennie B. Barton was convicted of robbery and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary on February 10, 1976. He gave notice of appeal on the same day.

On March 11 the defendant filed a motion for new trial, which was continued and overruled on August 9. On September 17, the defendant filed a notice of appeal from this post-judgment order.

On November 15, the court reporter filed the transcript of the evidence with the circuit clerk, who completed the record on appeal and filed a certificate of completion with the Court of Criminal Appeals on November 18. No attempt was made…