CARLEY, Justice.
A jury found Eric Porter guilty of malice murder and, on August 27, 1998, the trial court entered its judgment of conviction and imposed a life sentence. Porter's counsel filed a motion for new trial on September 30, 1998, which was two days late. See OCGA § 5-5-40(a). On March 31, 1999, the trial court denied the motion for new trial and, on April 30, 1999, Porter, who is now represented by new appellate counsel, filed a notice of appeal to...
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