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Bruce Slater v. State of Rhode Island, A.A. No. 11-166 Credibility

Defendant appealed the decision of the Appeals Panel sustaining the violations of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-15-11 (laned roadways) and R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-16-5 (turn signal required). The Court held that only the finder of fact may asses the credibilty of witnesses.  Accordingly, the Court sustained the violation against the defendant.

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