APPEALS DISMISSED: La.C.Cr.P. art. 914 requires a motion for appeal must be made within five days after the judgment or ruling at issue and that it be made either "orally in open court or by filing a written motion with the clerk." Telephone calls to the office of the trial judge by a person identifying himself as defendant do not constitute valid motions for appeal. The written motions for appeal filed herein...
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