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State v. Oliveira

Citations

  • 961 A.2d 299
  • 2008 R.I. LEXIS 115
  • 2008 WL 5264412

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  • holding that the DCYF investigator obtained statements from the defendant while he was incarcerated in violation of his Sixth Amendment right, where the defendant had been charged and was in custody
  • stating that states are free to impose greater restrictions to protect its citizens, even though language is similar
  • “Notwithstanding the finding of a constitutional violation, this Court will not vacate a criminal conviction if the error was harmless to a defendant.”
  • cit in g R.I. R. Evid. 802

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Judges: Williams, Goldberg, Flaherty, Suttell, Robinson

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