State v. Brown

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on April 7, 2003, pursuant to an order that directed all parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised on this appeal should not summarily be decided. After considering the arguments of counsel and the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and shall proceed to decide the case at this time.

The defendant, John Brown (defendant), appeals the trial justice’s decision denying his motion to reduce sentence in this probation violation case pursuant to Rule 35 of the Superior Court Rules…