State v. Riccio

OPINION

FAY, Chief Justice.

This case comes before this court pursuant to an appeal by the defendant, Anthony L. Riccio (Riccio), from a Superior Court conviction for violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, G.L.1956 (1982 Reenactment) § 21-28-1.01 (the act). The charges included possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of cannibis (marijuana) and diazepam (Valium). The defendant appeals from the trial justice’s denial of the motions to suppress and/or disclose evidence.

The facts relevant to defendant’s appeal follow. Detective Thomas Kurowski of the Warwick police…