State v. Bettencourt

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on November 8, 2000, pursuant to an order that directed both parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. 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 that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time.

This case is now before us for the second time. The case initially came before us on December 8, 1998, following defendant’s conviction for second-degree…