Legal Opinion
Such v. State
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided June 26, 2008No. 2007-21-AppealPublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Justice SUTTELL, for the Court.
“If you like laws and sausage, you should never watch either one being made.” 1 Otto von Bismark’s laconic observation is apropos to this appeal in which we are asked to consider two legislative acts passed in the waning days of the 2005-2006 session of the General Assembly.
The State of Rhode Island appeals from a declaratory judgment entered in favor of plaintiffs, Theodore H. Such, Jr., Eric Ahl-borg, and Robert MacDonald. The central issue before us focuses on the degree and type of penalty available against persons who refuse to submit to chemical…
2Cases cited34 opinions
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- State v. SmithNew Mexico Supreme Court · 2004
- Mimkon v. FordSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1975
- Brennan v. KirbySupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1987
- State v. DavisNew Mexico Supreme Court · 2003
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3Cited by23 opinions
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- Alexander Rose v. State of Rhode IslandSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 2014
- Kingston Hill Academy v. Chariho Regional School DistrictSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 2011
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