State v. Salazar

RICHARD B. TEITELMAN, Judge.

David Salazar appeals his conviction for criminal nonsupport under section 568.040.1 The conviction was premised upon a finding that Salazar failed to provide adequate support “for his child.” Section 568.040.1 The term “child” includes “any child legitimated by legal process.” Section 568.04,0.2(1). The circuit court held that a default administrative order issued by the division of child support enforcement (DCSE) and docketed with the circuit court constituted legitimization by legal process. The default administrative order does not constitute legitimatization…