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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-9 > Chapter-9-17 > 9-17-15SECTION 9-17-15
§ 9-17-15 Effect of conviction for crime. No person shall be deemed an incompetent witness because of his or herconviction of any crime, or sentence to imprisonment therefor; but shall beadmitted to testify like any other witness, except that conviction or sentencefor any crime or misdemeanor may be shown to affect his or her credibility.