State v. Jose A. Rodriguez

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed Rodriguez's convictions for heroin, cocaine, and knife possession, holding that the evidence supported intent to deliver and that prior drug‑transaction testimony was admissible under Rule 404(b); it also affirmed the denial of a new‑trial motion. Justice Robinson filed a concurring opinion agreeing with the result but criticizing the majority's extensive Rule 404(b) discussion.