Rule RCr 8.28 – Presence of defendant

(1) The defendant shall be present at the arraignment, at every critical stage of the trial including the empaneling of the jury and the return of the verdict, and at the imposition of the sentence. The defendant’s voluntary absence after the trial has been...

Rule RCr 8.26 – Improper venue; transfer

If it appears from either the indictment, information or evidence that the offense was committed in a county other than that in which the trial is being held, the defendant may move for a transfer of the prosecution to the proper venue. If the motion is sustained, the...

Rule RCr 8.24 – Effect of determination

(1) If a motion is determined adversely to the defendant the defendant shall be permitted to plead if the defendant has not previously done so. A plea previously entered shall not be affected by the adverse determination of a motion. (2) If the court grants a motion...