Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
State of Missouri vs. Juvonie Eugene Minor
Juvonie Eugene Minor appealed his conviction for felony criminal nonsupport, arguing the trial court erred by refusing to submit a jury instruction on the affirmative defense of good cause. Minor contended he presented evidence of health problems, unemployment, and an employer's failure to properly credit child support payments. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, holding that Minor failed to provide substantial evidence of good cause to warrant the instruction.