Defendant appealed the decision of the Appeals Panel sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-20-9 (obedience to stop sign); 1956 § 31-22-22(g) (no seat belt, operator); and 1956 § 31-22-22(f) (no seat belt, passenger over 13). Defendant (pro se) filed his memorandum in support of his appeal. The Brown University Law Department refused to defend the violation. The Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General similarly declined to enter its appearance. Since the prosecuting agency has declined to defend its citation on appeal, the Defendant’s appeal is granted. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appeals Panel and vacated the judgment in favor of the Defendant.