Evidence

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial court sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-15-11 (“laned roadways”). Defendant argued that the trial court failed to make any factual findings on the record and that the testimony presented was insufficient to establish the charge. The Appeals Panel agreed that the trial court did not make any factual findings beyond observing that the motorist “never denied the charge.” In addition, the officer presented no evidence that the defendant violated § 31-15-11. Accordingly, the trial court’s decision was reversed.

Town of Coventry v. Jason Silveira, No. M15-0041 (June 14, 2016).pdf