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STATE v. BLACK

No. 97-77-C.A.

721 A.2d 826 (1998)

STATE v. Darryl S. BLACK.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

November 16, 1998.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Aaron L. Weisman, Providence, for plaintiff.

Paula Rosin, Providence, for defendant.

Present: WEISBERGER, C.J. and LEDERBERG, BOURCIER, FLANDERS and GOLDBERG, JJ.

OPIIMON

FLANDERS, Justice.

Introduction

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