This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on November 4, 1997, pursuant to an order that directed the parties to show cause why the issues raised in this petition for certiorari by Leon West (petitioner or West) should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel for the parties and after consideration of their memoranda, we conclude that cause has not been shown, and the case will be decided at this time.
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