State v. Bouffard

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON

for the Court.

The defendant, George Bouffard, appeals to this Court from an adjudication of probation violation. On appeal the defendant contends: (1) that the magistrate who presided over the adjudication did not have the authority to do so and (2) that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the terms and conditions of his probation.

This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on March 11, 2008, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily…