State v. Froais

OPINION

This matter came before the Supreme Court on December 12, 1994, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and to show cause why the issues raised in the defendant’s appeal should not be summarily decided. The defendant, John Froais, (defendant) appeals his convictions of assault with a dangerous weapon and robbery. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

In the early morning hours of April 4, 1991, defendant entered the Haven Brothers Diner, located in downtown Providence, with his large rottweiler dog and his friend Michael Belsito (Belsito). Off-duty Providence police…