Rule 34 – Arrest of Judgment

The court on motion of a defendant shall arrest judgment if the charge does not allege an offense or if the court was without jurisdiction of the offense alleged. The motion in arrest of judgment shall be made within 10 days after verdict or finding of guilty, or...

Rule 33 – New Trial

The court on motion of a defendant may grant a new trial to the defendant if required in the interest of justice. If trial was by the court without a jury, the court on motion of a defendant for a new trial may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional testimony...

Rule 32 – Sentence and Judgment

(a) Sentence. After adjudication of guilt, sentence shall be imposed without unreasonable delay. Pending sentence, the court may commit the defendant or continue or alter bail, subject to applicable provisions of law. Before suspending or imposing sentence, the court...

Rule 31 – Verdict

(a) Return. The verdict shall be unanimous, unless otherwise stipulated to by the parties. It shall be returned by the jury to the judge in open court.(b) Several defendants. If there are 2 or more defendants, or 2 or more counts, the jury at any time during its...

Rule 30 – Instructions to the Jury

(a) Pre-instruction. Prior to the presentation of evidence, the court may, upon agreement of the parties, pre-instruct the jury on the elements of the charged offense and claimed defenses.(b)Requests. At such reasonable time as the court directs, the parties shall...

Rule 29 – Motion for Judgment of Acquittal

(a)Motion before submission to jury. Motions for directed verdict are abolished and motions for judgment of acquittal shall be used in their place. The court on motion of a defendant or of its own motion shall order the entry of judgment of acquittal of one or more...