Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Jun 17, 2025
State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Coty M. Pilkerton, Appellant.
Coty M. Pilkerton appealed his convictions for misdemeanor stealing, trespass, and fraudulent use of a debit device, arguing the circuit court erred by denying his motion to dismiss based on violations of his speedy trial rights. He claimed violations under Missouri's Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Law (UMDDL) and the state and federal constitutions. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, concluding that while the delay exceeded the UMDDL's 180-day limit, it did not constitute a constitutional speedy trial violation.