State v. Eckard

CRANDALL, Presiding Judge.

Cheryl Eckard appeals from her conviction in a jury trial of stealing over $150 by deceit. We reverse and remand.

The dispositive issue presented is whether the information under which appellant was tried and convicted is defective for failure to state the factual basis of the alleged “deceit.” Although appellant does not raise this specific point on appeal, this court has the duty to determine, su a sponte, the sufficiency of the information. Rule 30.20; City of Kansas City v. Harbin, 600 S.W.2d 589, 592 (Mo.App.1980). The amended information charged that appellant

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