State v. Jansen

Charles J. Jansen (“Appellant”) attempts to appeal a fine arising from a case in which he was charged with violating the provisions of section 306.903.4, RSMo Cum.Supp.1997, by failing to display a dock permit.1 For the reasons that follow, the appeal is dismissed.

We initially observe that a violation of section 306.903.4, RSMo Cum.Supp.1997 constitutes an infraction. Missouri’s Criminal Code classifies offenses as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. See §§ 556.061 & 556.021.2 The Criminal Code defines an infraction as follows:

1. An offense defined by this code or by any other statute of…