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City of Providence v. Aysia Rivers, C.A. No. T13-0042 Credibility

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial judge sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-15-5 (overtaking on the right).  Defendant claimed that the trial judge erred in crediting the testimony of the officer and other driver over her own.  The Court held that it lacked the authority to determine the credibility of witnesses.  Accordingly, the Court sustained the violation.

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