State v. Bruno

OPINION

This case came before this Court on March 9, 1998, pursuant to an order directing both parties to show cause why the issues raised by this petition for certiorari should not be summarily decided. The petitioner, the State of Rhode Island, seeks review of a decision of the Appeals Panel (appeals panel) of the Administrative Adjudication Court (AAC) that affirmed the dismissal of a breathalyzer-refusal charge against Peter J. Bruno, the respondent.

After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda filed by the parties, we conclude that cause has not been shown. Therefore,…