STATE OF MISSOURI v. WILLIAM WILDER

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., C.J./P.J.

— OPINION AUTHOR

William Wilder (“Wilder”) appeals his conviction of the class C felony of failure to register as a sex offender, in violation of sections 589.400 and 589.425. 1 Wilder presents two points on appeal. Finding merit to Wilder’s first point, we reverse the judgment and remand with directions.

Factual and Procedural Background

On October 22, 2010, Wilder was charged by information with the class C felony of knowingly failing to register as a sex offender (Count I), in violation of sections 589.400 and 589.425; and the class C felony of sexual assault…