Amadeu Santos v. State of Rhode Island

OPINION

Chief Justice SUTTELL, for the Court.

The applicant, Amadeu Santos, appeals from the denial of his application for post-conviction relief. Santos contends that the hearing justice erred in finding that his application was barred by the doctrine of laches. This case came before the Supreme Court pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After considering the parties’ written and oral submissions and reviewing the record, we conclude that cause has not been shown and that this case may be…