State v. Leuthavone

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This case came before the Supreme Court on the appeal of Chantha Leuthavone (defendant) from a judgment of conviction of first-degree murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and illegal possession of a firearm. The primary issue on appeal is whether the defendant’s statement to the Providence police should have been admitted into evidence. After considering the defendant’s arguments, we deny his appeal and affirm the judgment of the Superior Court. A summary of the facts follows.

I

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

At approximately 9:45 p.m. on March 2, 1990,…