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Nebeil Sarhan v. State of Rhode Island, A.A. No.12-094 Sworn Report

Defendant appealed the decision of the Appeals Panel sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-27-2.1 (refusal to submit to a chemical test).  Defendant argued that the officer never swore to a report.  The District Court held that the existence of a sworn report is immaterial to a refusal case but is necessary only for the issuance of a pre-trial suspension.  Accordingly, the Court sustained the violation against the defendant.

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