City of Cape Girardeau v. Johnson

CRIST, Judge.

Defendant was tried in city court upon an unsigned information. He was convicted of possession of intoxicating liquors while under the age of 21, in violation of city ordinance.

Upon a trial de novo in circuit court, the city was permitted to file an amended, signed information. Defendant was again convicted. He asserts jurisdictional error. We agree and reverse.

Defendant and his companion, both under 21, were seen by a police officer going into a Cape Girardeau liquor store. His companion purchased a 12-pack of Busch Beer. While enroute to a waiting automobile, his companion…