State v. Goncalves

OPINION

Chief Justice WILLIAMS,

for the Court.

The defendant, George C. Goncalves (defendant), appeals from an adjudication of a probation violation and the partial denial of his motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 85(a) of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure. This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on January 24, 2008, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion…