Summons

The state appealed the decision of the trial magistrate dismissing the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-22-9 (throwing debris on highway-snow removal). The Court held that the evidence was clear that the defendant violated the statute.  Also, the Court held that the officer not having the original summons at trial did not mislead or prejudice the defendant.  Thus, the Court found the defendant guilty of violating the statute and the reversed the decision of the trial magistrate

Town of North Providence v. Frank Manfredi, No. T11-0023 (October 11, 2011).pdf