State v. Branstetter

HAROLD L. LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

Donald Branstetter appeals from his conviction for felony stealing, section 570.030, and sentence of ten years of imprisonment as a prior and persistent offender, to be served consecutively to his existing sentences.1 Branstetter’s only claim on appeal is that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss based on the fact he was not brought to trial on the charge within 180 days, pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Law (“UMDDL”), §§ 217.450-217.485.2 He asserts that due to the State’s failure to timely try him,…