State v. Francis

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on October 5, 1998, pursuant to an order directing the state and the defendant, William M. Francis, to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this petition for certiorari should not be summarily decided. The state petitioned for our review following the District Court’s denial of its motion to decide prior to trial the defendant’s motion to suppress. After hearing the arguments of counsel for the parties and reviewing their memoranda, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. Therefore, we shall decide the case at this time.

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