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STATE v. BROWN

No. 76-398-C.A.

399 A.2d 1222 (1979)

STATE v. William J. BROWN, Sr.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

April 6, 1979.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dennis J. Roberts II, Atty. Gen., John S. Foley, Special Asst. Atty. Gen., for plaintiff.

William F. Reilly, Public Defender, Barbara Hurst, Chief Appellate Atty., Lise J. Gescheidt, Asst. Public Defender, Providence, for defendant.

OPINION

BEVILACQUA, Chief Justice.

The defendant appeals his conviction for possession of a firearm after a previous conviction of a crime of violence. The trial commenced on May 5, 1976, in Providence County Superior Court. After selection of the jury and opening remarks by the prosecutor, the court recessed until 10 a. m. the following day. Notwithstanding defendant's absence, the court reconvened on May 7 at 10:10 a. m. Defense counsel informed the court...

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