State v. Gilbert

OPINION

Chief Justice SUTTELL, for the Court.

The defendant, Tyrone Gilbert, appeals from a Superior Court adjudication of probation violation resulting in his being ordered to serve a previously imposed five-year sentence. As grounds for this appeal, the defendant argues that the hearing justice erred (1) in refusing the defendant’s request for the appointment of alternate counsel; and (2) in denying the defendant’s request for a continuance to secure the appearance of the alleged victim.

This case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing the parties to show cause why these…