Writ granted in part; case remanded to the district court. Relator's conviction and sentence for possession of MDMA with intent to distribute did not become final until the time for taking an appeal from the denial of his motion to reconsider sentence on March 8, 2005 expired. La.C.Cr.P. art. 914(B)(defendant may file a motion for an appeal within 30 days from the ruling on a motion to reconsider sentence.)....
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