GREGORY, Justice.
The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in denying appellant's motion for an out-of-time appeal. The appellant was convicted of two counts of murder in 1980 and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prior to trial appellant raised the issue of his competency to stand trial, and a jury found, pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-130, that he was competent to stand trial. Following conviction appellant's attorney discussed with appellant the option...
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