State v. Kane

OPINION

This case came before us pursuant to an order directed to the state to show cause why the petition for certiorari should not be granted and the decision of the District Court quashed in light of the fact that the District Court justice apparently erred in refusing to dismiss the complaint against the petitioner under the circumstances here present. The travel and pertinent facts of the case are as follows.

The defendant was charged with the offense of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of G.L.1956 (1982 Reenactment) § 31-27-2. At the same time defendant was…