Seals v. State

Summary

The court held that a criminal case involving multiple counts remains pending when any count is unresolved, including when that count has been placed on the dead docket. Because the dead-docketed rape count remained pending, the conviction on the child-molestation count was not immediately appealable as a final judgment, and Seals was required to pursue interlocutory-appeal procedures. The court therefore affirmed dismissal of his appeal for lack of jurisdiction.