Section 546.360 – Defense of former jeopardy may be proved, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.360. Defense of former jeopardy may be proved, when. — In all criminal cases, where the defendant is charged with any offense against the laws of this state, the fact of the former acquittal or conviction of such defendant of such offense may be shown under the general issue or […]
Section 546.370 – Exceptions may be taken as in civil cases.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.370. Exceptions may be taken as in civil cases. — On the trial of any indictment or prosecution for a criminal offense, exceptions to any decisions of the court may be made in the same cases and manner provided by law in all civil cases; and bills of exceptions shall […]
Section 546.380 – Court not to charge, but may instruct jury.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.380. Court not to charge, but may instruct jury. — The court shall not, on the trial of the issue in any criminal case, sum up or comment upon the evidence, or charge the jury as to matter of fact, unless requested to so do by the prosecuting attorney and […]
Section 546.265 – Criminal activity reporting to crime stoppers organization, privileged communication not subject to disclosure — in camera inspection permitted, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2021 546.265. Criminal activity reporting to crime stoppers organization, privileged communication not subject to disclosure — in camera inspection permitted, when. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) “Crime stoppers organization”, a private, not-for-profit organization that collects and expends donations for rewards to persons who report […]
Section 546.270 – Failure to testify not to prejudice defendant.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.270. Failure to testify not to prejudice defendant. — If the accused shall not avail himself or herself of his or her right to testify, or of the testimony of the wife or husband, on the trial in the case, it shall not be construed to affect the innocence or […]
Section 546.280 – Defendant may be discharged to testify for state.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.280. Defendant may be discharged to testify for state. — When two or more persons shall be jointly indicted or prosecuted, the court may, at any time before the defendants have gone into their defense, direct any defendant to be discharged, that he may be a witness for the state. […]
Section 546.300 – Existence of corporation, how proved.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.300. Existence of corporation, how proved. — If on the trial or other proceeding in a criminal cause, the existence, constitution or powers of any banking company or corporation, shall become material, or be in any way drawn in question, it shall not be necessary to produce a certified copy […]
Section 546.090 – Court may amend record, when — clerk to certify corrections.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.090. Court may amend record, when — clerk to certify corrections. — Upon the trial of any indictment or information the court may at any stage of the proceeding, in furtherance of justice, amend or supply any pleading, writ, process, entry, return or other proceedings; and the court in which […]
Section 546.095 – Offense not cognizable before associate circuit judge — procedure.
Effective – 02 Jan 1979 546.095. Offense not cognizable before associate circuit judge — procedure. — If, in the progress of any trial before an associate circuit judge, it shall appear that the accused ought to be put upon his trial for an offense not cognizable before an associate circuit judge, the judge shall immediately […]
Section 546.250 – Person injured may testify.
Effective – 28 Aug 1939 546.250. Person injured may testify. — No person shall be rendered incompetent to testify in criminal causes by reason of his being the person injured or defrauded, or intended to be injured or defrauded, or that would be entitled to satisfaction for the injury, or is liable to pay the […]