Ricardo Hernandez v. State of Rhode Island

Justice Flaherty, for the Court.

Ricardo Hernandez appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court denying and dismissing his application for postconviction relief. 1 This case came before this Court for oral argument on October 2, 2018, 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 the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed on behalf of the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and we proceed to decide the appeal at this time without further briefing…