State v. Johnson

FENNER, Judge.

The present appeal arises as a result of a ruling by the circuit court which dismissed a charge against respondent, James Patrick Johnson, brought by the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to § 568.040, RSMo 1986, the criminal nonsupport statute.

Johnson and his former wife were divorced in Okaloosa County, Florida, on March 21, 1980. Custody of the parties’ two minor children was awarded to the former wife and Johnson was ordered to pay child support for their benefit directly to his wife.

Johnson subsequently moved to Kansas City where he now resides. On May 11, 1987,…