ELY, Circuit Judge.
In a California state court, appellant pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Following imposition of a sentence of confinement, he sought to appeal from the judgment of conviction. His Notice of Appeal was not submitted within the time required by California rules; hence, the clerk rejected it. At the same time, appellant was informed as to how he might seek relief from his default.
Subsequently, appellant moved the state court to...
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