State v. Merced

OPINION

Chief Justice WILLIAMS,

for the Court.

The defendant, Armando Merced (defendant), appeals from a Superior Court judgment of conviction on one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault, in violation of G.L.1956 §§ 11-37-8.1 and 11-37-8.2, and two counts of second-degree child molestation sexual assault, in violation of §§ 11-37-8.3 and 11-37-8.4. This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on September 25, 2007, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing…