California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Briones, C054211 (Cal. App. 8/31/2007), C054211 (Cal. App. 2007):
A defendant who has failed to assert his substantial rights in a timely manner when an appeal is available from the judgment no longer possesses substantial rights for appellate purposes. (People v. Howerton (1953) 40 Cal.2d 217, 220.)
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.