State v. Barros
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After a jury trial, defendant Tracey Barros was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree murder, discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence, and unlawfully carrying a firearm without a license. On appeal, Defendant contended that the trial justice erred when he (1) denied Defendant's motion to suppress his confession, and (2) precluded cross-examination of a prosecution witness with respect to purported third-party-perpetrator evidence. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the trial justice did not err in denying Defendant's motion to suppress as a review of the record revealed that Defendant's statements were voluntary and the timing of Defendant's presentment was not operative in inducing him to make his confession; and (2) the trial justice did not err in granting the prosecution's motion in limine to preclude the admission of third-party-perpetrator evidence because Defendant did not offer evidence reasonably specific to establish (a) that the individuals referred to had an opportunity to commit the crime or (b) a proximate connection between the individuals and the victim.
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