174. A preliminary application may be made(1) to have the record of the case transferred;
(2) to have the proceedings tried in another judicial district;
(3) to obtain further details as to the charge;
(4) to have a count amended;
(5) to have the statement of offence amended;
(6) to have the counts contained in a statement of offence tried separately, or to have counts contained in more than one statement tried jointly;
(7) to allow a defendant to obtain a separate trial;
(8) to obtain the dismissal of the proceedings.