Credibility

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial judge sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-14-3 (conditions requiring reduced speeds).  The Appeals Panel held that the trail judge, sitting as a finder of fact, is expected to use his or her judgment in evaluating issues of credibility and fact.  Accordingly, the Court held that it lacked the authority to determine the credibility of witnessess and sustained the violation.

State of Rhode Island v. Edwin Loignon, T11-0027 (August 2, 2011).pdf