Parks v. State

Derrick Lamont Parks [“Parks”] appeals his conviction and sentence for murder in the second degree with a firearm, robbery with a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Parks argues that the trial court erred by denying his motion for discharge, which was based on the State’s failure to bring him to trial within 180 days, following his request for final disposition under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act [“IADA”], Section 941.45(a), Florida Statutes (2004). We affirm.

In December of 2003, the Marion County Sheriff sent a letter to the Oklahoma State Department of…