Brown v. State

Hughon Brown appeals an order denying his motion for a new sentencing hearing. We dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

*677Brown’s trial for second degree murder began in March 1993. On the second day of trial, Brown failed to appear. The jury found Brown guilty as charged in absentia. The trial court issued a capias for Brown.

Sentencing was set for April 13, 1993. Brown failed to appear. The court reset the sentencing hearing for May 26, 1993. On that day, Brown again failed to appear. The court sentenced Brown in absentia to 22 years in prison.

Ten years later, on April 17, 2003, Brown was arrested…