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State of Rhode Island v. Joanna Carmino Lizardo, C.A. No. T11-0021 (November 17, 2011)

State of Rhode Island v. Joanna Carmino Lizardo, C.A. No. T11-0021 (November 17, 2011).pdf
Appeals Panel
11/17/2011
State of Rhode Island v. Joanna Carmino Lizardo, C.A. No. T11-0021 Hearsay/Registry Records

Hearsay

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial magistrate susatining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-11-20 (permitting unauthorized person to drive prohibited).  The Court held that the trial judge erred when it admitted a registry report through an officer’s testimony without a demonstration of proper authenticity.  Thus, the Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the trial magistrate and dismissed the violation.

State of Rhode Island v. Joanna Carmino Lizardo, C.A. No. T11-0021 (November 17, 2011).pdf