May 13, 1985.
Per Curiam:
Appellant was tried in absentia and convicted of shoplifting. Appeal was taken from the conviction before the sealed sentence was imposed. The appeal is dismissed.
A criminal conviction is not final for purposes of appeal until after sentence is imposed. So long as the sentence remains sealed, no appeal can be taken. State v. Robinson,
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