State v. Scott

BLACKMAR, Chief Justice.

The defendant was charged with four and convicted of two counts of violating § 576.020, RSMo 1986, reading in pertinent part as follows:

1. A public servant commits the crime of acceding to corruption if he knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit, direct or indirect, in return for:

[[Image here]](2) His violation of a known legal duty as a public servant.

Section 556.061(22), RSMo 1986, defines “public servant” as follows:

“Public servant” means any person employed in any way by a government of this state who is compensated by the government by reason…