State v. James

Mr. David D. James ("James") appeals from the Judgment of the Circuit Court of Gentry County, Missouri ("trial court"), finding him guilty, following a bench trial, of the class C felony of driving while intoxicated ("DWI"). James asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss under the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Law ("UMDDL"). We reverse the trial court's judgment, order that the judgment be vacated, and remand the cause to the trial court with directions to dismiss the information with prejudice.

Facts and Procedural History1

On July 28, 2014, the State…