State v. Choate

SMART, Judge.

James G. Choate was convicted of misdemeanor animal neglect, § 578.009, RSMo 1994 1 . He appeals, contending that the trial court.did not have jurisdiction because the State’s Information did not state an offense under which he could be legally charged and failed to adequately describe the animal involved. He claims that the State’s prosecution was contrary to the legislative history and intent of § 578.009. Mr. Choate is also challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and the trial court’s failure to suppress certain evidence. The judgment is reversed.

PACTS

On February 17, 1996,…