In Berberian the defendants applied to the Bureau of Licenses (bureau) for the City of Providence for a license authorizing the showing of two specific films.
Summary of this case from State v. TavoneNo. 81-319-M.P.
September 17, 1981.
Stephen F. Mullen, Chief, Sp. Counsel, Administrative Adjudication Division, Providence, for plaintiff-respondent.
Aram K. Berberian, pro se.
The petition for writ of certiorari is denied.
In Berberian the defendants applied to the Bureau of Licenses (bureau) for the City of Providence for a license authorizing the showing of two specific films.
Summary of this case from State v. TavoneIn Berberian we pointed out that through the enactment of G.L. 1956 (1976 Reenactment) § 5-22-5, the Legislature has delegated its police power to the cities and towns. 427 A.2d at 1300-01.
Summary of this case from State v. TavoneIn Berberian, we recognized that "in certain situations when an authoritative government agency or voice issues an official assurance or affirmatively misleads a defendant into believing that criminal sanctions do not apply to his behavior, no criminal sanctions will attach to the defendant because the defendant has been deprived of notice about what conduct the government intended to make criminal in violation of due process."
Summary of this case from State v. TavoneFull title:STATE v. Aram K. BERBERIAN
Court:Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Date published: Sep 17, 1981
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