State v. Redpath

TURNAGE, Chief Judge.

Bill Redpath was found guilty by a jury of knowingly delivering a fraudulent absentee ballot application. Section 115.279.4 RSMo 1978.1 Pursuant to the jury’s recommendation the court fixed punishment as a fine of $5,500. On this appeal, Red-path contends the indictment did not set forth the essential elements of the crime, the evidence was insufficient to support the jury’s verdict, and the state’s main instruction was erroneous. Reversed and remanded.

Redpath was charged by indictment with four counts of knowingly making, delivering, or mailing a fraudulent absentee…