State v. McManus

DECISION

This matter came before the Court pursuant to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss based upon an alleged violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. For the reasons stated herein, Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is DENIED.

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Facts and Travel

On November 1, 2007, Defendant was arrested by the West Warwick Police Department and charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test, second offense, in violation of G.L. § 31-27-2.1(b)(2) (hereinafter referred to as "the Refusal Statute"). The maximum penalty imposed by the statute is six months imprisonment and is thus classified as a petty…