Scott W. Eckert Missouri Cases

Scott W. Eckert appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to dismiss victim tampering charges under the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Law (UMDDL). Eckert contended his trial occurred beyond the 180-day UMDDL limit, even with conceded delays. The appellate court affirmed the motion court's judgment, finding that additional delays caused by Eckert's motion to dismiss and agreement to briefing tolled the UMDDL period, placing his trial within the statutory timeframe. The court also noted that Eckert failed to allege a constitutional speedy trial violation, which is a prerequisite for dismissal under UMDDL.

Scott Eckert appealed the denial of his Rule 29.15 motion for post-conviction relief, arguing that his appointed counsel's amended motion was untimely. The appellate court agreed with both parties that the amended motion was untimely because the motion court never ruled on counsel's request for an extension. Consequently, the court reversed the motion court's judgment and remanded the case for an independent inquiry into whether Eckert was abandoned by his post-conviction counsel.