State of Missouri v. Christopher C. Claycomb

Christopher Claycomb appeals his conviction for felony criminal nonsupport under section 568.040.1 Mr. Claycomb argues that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding of guilt of criminal nonsupport because (1) the State failed to present any evidence of what constituted “adequate support” and (2) the State failed to prove that Mr. Claycomb did not provide adequate support by providing direct, in-kind support, such as food, clothing, medicine, or lodging.'

Although Mr. Claycomb did- not file a motion for new trial or otherwise raise his sufficiency claim below, a claim that there is…