State v. Krakue

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on February 8, 1999, 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.

An East Providence police officer responded to a report of a woman being beaten by her husband at a residential home. Upon arrival at the home, the officer…