State v. Sangermano

The defendant was convicted by a jury in the Superior Court as a common gambler in violation of G. L. 1956 (1969 Reenactment) §11-19-18, and for possession of lottery slips in violation of §11-19-5. The cases are before this court on his exceptions to certain evidentiary rulings.

The state concedes that under our decision in State v. Hindle, 108 R. I. 389, 275 A.2d 915 (1971), defendant's conviction under §11-19-18 is void. In view of such concession, we shall confine our review to the exceptions briefed by defendant in the case charging him with possession of lottery slips. These exceptions…