First Adopted: June 13, 1979
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 1988
Rule 30 A | Rules of Criminal Procedure | Appellate Procedure in All Criminal Cases | Criminal Proceedings Pending Before a Circuit Judge
30.20 | Errors Considered
Allegations of error that are not briefed or are not properly briefed on appeal shall not be considered by the appellate court except errors respecting the sufficiency of the information or indictment, verdict, judgment, or sentence. Whether briefed or not, plain errors affecting substantial rights may be considered in the discretion of the court when the court finds that manifest injustice or miscarriage of justice has resulted therefrom.
Committee Note – 1980
The first sentence is substantially the same as the last three sentences of prior Rule 28.02.
The second sentence is substantially the same as Rule 84.13(c).
(Adopted June 13, 1979, effective January 1, 1980. Amended June 23, 1987, effective January 1, 1988.)