Joseph Perry v. State of Rhode Island

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON, for the Court.

Joseph Perry appeals from the July 7, 2010 denial of his application for postcon-viction relief in the Providence County Superior Court. This case came-before the Supreme' Court pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After a close review of the record and careful consideration of the parties’ arguments (both written and oral), we are satisfied that cause has not been shown and that this appeal may be decided at this time. For the reasons set forth in this…