Occurrences That Won’t Show Up on Record
· You must make a record to preserve errors for appeal regarding these occurrences—all the appellate court has is a transcript, unless you make a record of what occurred.
· State what’s happening for the record, or call witnesses to show what’s happening, and object to the happening. Then, include the matter in your New Trial Motion if the court overruled your objection and failed to remedy the issue.
· Electronic records used at trial should be printed and marked as exhibits to preserve for appeal.
· State v. Ralph, 521 S.W.3d 673 (Mo. App. E.D. 2017): case of first impression; State can prove up prior and...