Legal Opinion
State v. Degnan
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided March 11, 1991No. 90-227-C.APublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*72OPINION
2Per curiam
On February 5, 1991, the state, through its counsel, appeared before this court to show cause why the state’s appeal should not be summarily denied and dismissed.
On May 9, 1988, John Degnan (Degnan) was charged in the Sixth Division District Court by the Cranston police with driving under the influence of liquor, second offense. Degnan was released on $1,000 personal recognizance. Trial was scheduled for May 31, 1988. On that date the police had still not verified the first conviction. Consequently on the date of trial Degnan entered a nolo contendere plea to the…
3Cases cited2 opinions
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- State v. KaneSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1985
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