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State of Rhode Island v. George Philips, C.A. No. T09-0036 Discovery

Defendant  appealed the decision of the trial magistrate sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-14-2 (prima facie limits). The Court held that it was within the discretion of the trial magistrate whether or not to dismiss the charge because of the trooper’s failure to comply with a discovery order. Furthermore, the trooper’s non-compliance with the discovery order, requesting mechanical records concerning the trooper’s car, his training records, and the specifications of the speed measurement device, did not have a material or prejudicial effect on the defendant. Accordingly, the Appeals Panel affirmed the decision of the trial court sustaining the charge against the defendant.

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