State v. McManus

ORDER

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 31, 2008, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After reviewing the record and the parties’ written and oral submissions, we vacate the order of the Superior Court and remand this case for trial.

The State of Rhode Island (state), appeals from a Superior Court order that dismissed a criminal complaint charging defendant, Bryan J. McManus (McManus or defendant), with one count of disorderly conduct. On October 24, 2004, defendant, an off-duty…