Stokes v. State

A docket-sheet entry without a signed order was sufficient to show "presentment" of a motion for new trial filed the same day the defendant claims to have presented it to the trial court. A docket-sheet entry entitled "Motion New Trial presented to court no ruling per judge," was enough to show that the motion was presented to the trial court as required by Rule of Appellate Procedure 21.6. The rule does not expressly state that a judge's signature is necessary to satisfy the requirement. Stokes v. State - PD-0417-06.