State v. Mohapatra

OPINION

WILLIAMS, Chief Justice.

The defendant, Kailash Mohapatra (defendant), appeals from a Superior Court conviction of one count of second-degree child molestation in violation of G.L.1956 § 11-37-8.3. This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on February 3, 2005, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and proceed to decide the appeal at…