State v. Owen

OPINION

The defendant, William R. Owen, appeals his conviction on two counts of carrying a pistol without a license. We ordered both parties to appear and show cause why the merits of this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and studying their memoranda, we perceive no cause for further briefing and argument and shall therefore decide the appeal at this time.

Background

In the early morning hours of March 12, 1994, a Pawtucket police officer responded to a call that claimed defendant was violating a restraining order and creating a disturbance at the…