Joseph Hall v. State of Rhode Island

OPINION

Justice GOLDBERG, for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on January 23, 2013, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. The applicant, Joseph Hall (Hall), appeals from a judgment that denied his application for postconviction relief. 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 we proceed to decide the appeal at this time. We affirm the judgment of the Superior Court.

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