State v. Claycomb
Annotate this CaseDefendant was convicted of felony criminal nonsupport. Defendant appealed, arguing that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding of guilt of criminal nonsupport. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the State presented evidence as to what would constitute “adequate support”; (2) contrary to Defendant’s argument, the State must not present evidence of a lack of in-kind support - such as food, clothing, medicine, or lodging - in order to make a prima facie case of lack of support under Mo. Rev. Stat. 468.040; and (3) there was adequate evidence to make a prima facie case that Defendant failed to provide adequate support for his child.
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