State v. Merrick

PHILLIP R. GARRISON, Judge.

James D. Merrick (“Defendant”) appeals the jury convictions of first degree robbery, a violation of Section 569.020, 1 and armed criminal action, a violation of Section 571.015. He contends that the trial court was without jurisdiction because the State failed to bring this case to trial within 180 days after he invoked the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Law (“UMDDL”), Section 217.450 et seq., and in permitting a witness for the State to give testimony concerning an uncharged crime.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the following evidence…