State v. Lynch

Defendant Charles Lynch appeals from a judgment denying his motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute, speedy trial and Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act. The appeal is dismissed.

This Court has a duty to examine its jurisdiction sua sponte. State v. Palm, 158 S.W.3d 861 (Mo.App. E.D.2005). In criminal cases, the right of appeal is limited to final judgments. Section 547.070, RSMo 2000. A judgment is final for purposes of appeal when the judgment and sentence are entered. State v. Welch, 865 S.W.2d 434, 435 (Mo.App. E.D.1993).

Here, no judgment and sentence has been entered. Defendant is…