Rule 29.09. Misdemeanors or Felonies – Conviction on Two or More Offenses – Sentences

The court, when pronouncing sentence, shall state whether the sentence shall run consecutively to or concurrently with sentences on one or more offenses for which defendant has been previously sentenced. If the court fails to do so at the time of pronouncing the sentences, the respective sentences shall run concurrently.

Committee Notes

This is new. Compare: State v. Baker, 524 S.W.2d 122 (Mo. banc 1975), and Anthony v. Kaiser, 169 S.W.2d 47 (Mo. banc 1943).