This is a court tried case. Defendant, Thomas D. Nichols, was convicted of "criminal nonsupport", § 568.040 RSMo.1978, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail. Defendant appeals. We reverse.
Defendant raises several points on appeal. We need only address the point that is dispositive of this case. Defendant contends the state failed to make a submissible case. We agree.
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