In re Lockett
In the petition for writ of habeas corpus filed on July 6, 2011, petitioner raises issues regarding his failure to timely file a notice of appeal from his felony conviction in Fresno County Superior Court. The convictions followed petitioner's jury trial.
Petitioner claims appointed trial counsel failed to timely file a notice of appeal on his behalf. Petitioner further claims he asked counsel to do so. Petitioner also attempted to file a notice of appeal, which would have been timely, but the notice was rejected as defective.
On July 12, 2011, this court invited appointed counsel to respond to the specific allegations in the petition. Counsel promptly responded by declaration filed August 3, 2011. In the declaration, counsel stated â€
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