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State v. Ouimette

Citations

  • 367 A.2d 704
  • 117 R.I. 361
  • 1976 R.I. LEXIS 1638

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  • explaining that a prisoner's past criminal conduct and the seriousness of the offense of conviction are relevant to determining whether an inmate is likely to live lawfully on release
  • noting, among other reasons, that persons are incarcerated to \protect society\ from their \antisocial behavior\
  • prisoners seeking release on parole have liberty interest that qualifies for protection under Due Process Clause of Fourteenth Amendment
  • the Court has every confidence that the Parole Board, charged with significant responsibility, carries out its duties faithfully according to statutory directions
  • the Court has every confidence that the Parole Board, charged with significant responsibility, carries out its duties faithfully according to statutory directions
  • after noting the provisions of § 13-8-14

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Judges: Paolino, Joslin, Kelleher, Doris

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