STATE OF MISSOURI v. WARREN LOVE

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., C.J./P.J.

On August 19, 2012, Warren Love (“Love”) was issued a uniform citation charging him with the class B misdemean- or of animal neglect in violation of section 578.009. 1 The state of Missouri (“State”) later filed an amended information charging Love with the class A misdemeanor of animal abuse in violation of section 578.012, RSMo Cum.Supp.2013. Love did not object to the amended information and went to trial on October 24, 2018. Love was found guilty by the trial court. Love then filed a timely “Motion to Set Aside Judgment or for New Trial.” On November 18,…