State v. Taecker

[¶ 1.] Timothy Taecker appeals his jury conviction for felony nonsupport of a child. He claims that the trial court erred in denying his motion for acquittal; the State improperly calculated child support arrear-ages; and, the trial court failed to recognize and properly instruct the jury that nonsupport of a child is a specific intent crime. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.] On September 10, 2001, the State filed a complaint against Taecker alleging that he “did intentionally omit without lawful excuse to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, medical attendance or other remedial care…