Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / May 15, 2020
State of Missouri, Respondent v. Antonio Pleaz Walker, Appellant
Antonio Pleaz Walker appealed his convictions for assault and unlawful possession of a firearm, which followed a guilty plea. Walker argued that the trial court erred in denying his motions to dismiss based on a violation of his right to a speedy trial. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, holding that a defendant's voluntary and knowing guilty plea waives any claims based on statutory or constitutional guarantees of a speedy trial.