State v. Santiago

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 9, 2004, 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 reviewing the memoranda of the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time.

The facts of this case were set forth previously in State v. Santiago, 799 A.2d 285 (R.I.2002) (per curiam) (Santiago I):

“At approximately 10:30 p.m. on November 29, 2000, Anibal Santiago (Santiago or defendant),…