Missouri Court of Appeals, 2017

State v. Martin

State v. Martin
Missouri Court of Appeals · Decided November 21, 2017 · Ahuja, Hardwick, Howard
533 S.W.3d 277 (South Western Reporter, Third Series)

State v. Martin

Opinion of the Court

ORDER

PER CURIAM:

Michael Martin appeals his conviction following a bench trial for class D felony criminal nonsupport and sentence of three years imprisonment. He contends that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction because he proved by a preponderance of the evidence the affirmative defense of good cause for his inability to pay child support. He further contends that the trial court abused its discretion in reopening the evidence on the issue of whether he was the biological father of Child. Because a published opinion would have no precedential value, a memorandum has been provided to the parties. The judgment is affirmed. Rule 30.25(b).

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