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SECTION 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.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-9 > Chapter-9-17 > 9-17-15

SECTION 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.


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-9 > Chapter-9-17 > 9-17-15

SECTION 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.