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City of Warwick v. Marcus Thomas, C.A. No. T08-0152 Rights for Use at Station

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial magistrate sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-27-21 (refusal to submit to a chemical test). The Appeals Panel held that the “Rights for Use at Scene” and “Rights for Use at Station” are sufficient to inform a defendant of his rights, even though the rights associated with civil and criminal charges are slightly different. The Court held that both “rights” cards were read to defendant and the defendant indicated that he understood them. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the trial magistrate’s decision.

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