State v. Ferrara

OPINION

In this case, the defendant, Matthew Ferrara (defendant or Ferrara), appeals from a Superior Court order denying his motion to reduce sentence. Because the defendant has not demonstrated that the trial justice abused his discretion in denying the motion, we affirm. This matter came before the Court for oral argument on January 22, 2003, pursuant to an order that directed the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion…