State v. DiCicco

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This case came before the Supreme Court on the certification of two questions of law by a justice of the Superior Court pursuant to G.L.1956 § 9-24-27 and Rule 72 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure. At issue are G.L.1956 § 31-27-2.2, “Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, resulting in death,” and § 31-27-2, “Driving under influence of liquor or drugs.” The questions ask us to determine:

“1. In a criminal prosecution for driving under the influence of alcohol, death resulting in R.I.G.L. § 31-27-2.2, as amended or driving under the influence,…