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11 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 2011–2022 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Rhode Island courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Penagreen2 sentences2012“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice ‘weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.’ ” English, 21 A.3d at 407 (quoting State v. Pena, 791 A.2d 484, 485 (R.I.2002) (mem.)). 2011To determine whether the defendant has committed' a violation, the hearing justice “weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” State v. Pena, 791 A.2d 484, 485 (R.I.2002) (mem.). | 4 | 4 |
State v. Jacksongreen2 sentences2014“In reviewing the hearing justice’s determination, ‘[t]his Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses great deference.’” Id. (quoting English, 21 A.3d at 407 ). “[T]his Court will not ‘second-guess’ supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing[.]” Id. (quoting State v. Jackson, 966 A.2d 1225, 1229 (R.I.2009)). “[I]nstead ‘[our] review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.’ ” Id 2014“In reviewing the hearing justice’s determination, ‘[t]his Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses great deference.’” Id. (quoting English, 21 A.3d at 407 ). “[T]his Court will not ‘second-guess’ supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing[.]” Id. (quoting State v. Jackson, 966 A.2d 1225, 1229 (R.I.2009)). “[I]nstead ‘[our] review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.’ ” Id | 3 | 3 |
State v. Englishgreen2 sentences2014“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Ford, 56 A.3d at 469 (quoting English, 21 A.3d at 407 ). 2012In determining whether or not a defendant has committed a violation of his or her probation, "the hearing justice is charged with weighing the evidence and assessing the credibility of the witnesses." Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ; see also State v. English, 21 A.3d 403, 407 (R.I.2011); State v. Gauthier, 15 A.3d 1004, 1007 (R.I. 2011). | 2 | 5 |
State v. Gauthiergreen2 sentences2012In determining whether or not a defendant has committed a violation of his or her probation, “the hearing justice is charged with weighing the evidence and assessing the credibility of the witnesses.” Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ; see also State v. English, 21 A.3d 403, 407 (R.I.2011); State v. Gauthier, 15 A.3d 1004, 1007 (R.I.2011). 2012In determining whether or not a defendant has committed a violation of his or her probation, "the hearing justice is charged with weighing the evidence and assessing the credibility of the witnesses." Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ; see also State v. English, 21 A.3d 403, 407 (R.I.2011); State v. Gauthier, 15 A.3d 1004, 1007 (R.I. 2011). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Johnsongreen2 sentences2012In reviewing the hearing justice’s determination, “[t]his Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses ‘great deference.’” Id. (quoting Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ). “[TJhis Court will not ‘second-guess’ supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing,” State v. Jackson, 966 A.2d 1225, 1229 (R.I.2009) (quoting State v. Johnson, 899 A.2d 478, 482 (R.I.2006)), and instead “[our] ‘review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitraril 2011“This Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses ‘great deference.’ ” Id. (quoting Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ). “[T]his Court will not ‘second-guess’ supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing.” State v. Jackson, 966 A.2d 1225, 1229 (R.I.2009) (quoting State v. Johnson, 899 A.2d 478, 482 (R.I.2006)). | 2 | 2 |
Eric Neufville v. StateState v. Eric Neufvillegreen2 sentences2022“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Molina, 251 A.3d at 493 (quoting Neufville, 172 A.3d at 165 ). 2021“On review, ‘this Court accords great deference to the hearing justice’s credibility assessments.’” Neufville, 172 A.3d at 165 (brackets omitted) (quoting Beaudoin, 137 A.3d at 732 ). | 1 | 2 |
State v. John Fordgreen2 sentences2016“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice *732 weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Barrientos, 88 A.3d at 1133 (quoting State v. Ford, 56 A.3d 463, 469 (R.I.2012)). 2014“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Ford, 56 A.3d at 469 (quoting English, 21 A.3d at 407 ). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Sylviagreen2 sentences2012In reviewing the hearing justice’s determination, “[t]his Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses ‘great deference.’” Id. (quoting Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ). “[TJhis Court will not ‘second-guess’ supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing,” State v. Jackson, 966 A.2d 1225, 1229 (R.I.2009) (quoting State v. Johnson, 899 A.2d 478, 482 (R.I.2006)), and instead “[our] ‘review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitraril 2011It is well established that “[t]his Court’s ‘review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.’ ” Sylvia, 871 A.2d at 957 (quoting State v. Rioux, 708 A.2d 895, 897 (R.I.1998)). ill Discussion The defendant argues that the state’s proffered evidence was “dubious” and that “the hearing justice acted arbitrarily and capriciously” in determining that defendant violated his probation. | 1 | 2 |
State v. Washingtongreen1 sentence2022“This Court’s review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.” State v. Chandler, 225 A.3d 946 , 947 (R.I. 2020) (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Wiggins, 919 A.2d 987, 989 (R.I. 2007)). “[D]eference should be accorded ‘to the assessment of the credibility of witnesses made by a judicial officer who has had the opportunity to listen to live testimony and to observe demeanor.’” Segrain, 243 A.3d at 1062 (quoting State v. Washington, 42 A.3d 1265, 1271 (R | 1 | 1 |
State v. Wigginsgreen1 sentence2022“This Court’s review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.” State v. Chandler, 225 A.3d 946 , 947 (R.I. 2020) (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Wiggins, 919 A.2d 987, 989 (R.I. 2007)). “[D]eference should be accorded ‘to the assessment of the credibility of witnesses made by a judicial officer who has had the opportunity to listen to live testimony and to observe demeanor.’” Segrain, 243 A.3d at 1062 (quoting State v. Washington, 42 A.3d 1265, 1271 (R | 1 | 1 |
Bajakian v. Erinakesgreen1 sentence2011This Court gives the trial justice’s assessment of the credibility of witnesses “great deference.” Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 (quoting Bajakian v. Erinakes, 880 A.2d 843, 852 (R.I.2005)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Riouxgreen1 sentence2011It is well established that “[t]his Court’s ‘review of a hearing justice’s decision in a probation-violation proceeding is limited to considering whether the hearing justice acted arbitrarily or capriciously in finding a violation.’ ” Sylvia, 871 A.2d at 957 (quoting State v. Rioux, 708 A.2d 895, 897 (R.I.1998)). ill Discussion The defendant argues that the state’s proffered evidence was “dubious” and that “the hearing justice acted arbitrarily and capriciously” in determining that defendant violated his probation. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Christodal
green
2 sentences2012In determining whether or not a defendant has committed a violation of his or her probation, “the hearing justice is charged with weighing the evidence and assessing the credibility of the witnesses.” Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ; see also State v. English, 21 A.3d 403, 407 (R.I.2011); State v. Gauthier, 15 A.3d 1004, 1007 (R.I.2011). 2012In determining whether or not a defendant has committed a violation of his or her probation, "the hearing justice is charged with weighing the evidence and assessing the credibility of the witnesses." Christodal, 946 A.2d at 816 ; see also State v. English, 21 A.3d 403, 407 (R.I.2011); State v. Gauthier, 15 A.3d 1004, 1007 (R.I. 2011). | 5 | 2011–2012 |
State v. Robert Beaudoin
green
2 sentences2021“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Id. (quoting Beaudoin, 137 A.3d at 731 - 32). 2017"To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses." Id. at 731-32 (quoting State v. Barrientos , 88 A.3d 1130 , 1133 (R.I. 2014) ). 6 On review, "[t]his Court accords great deference to the hearing justice's credibility assessments." Beaudoin , 137 A.3d at 732 (quoting Prout , 116 A.3d at 202 ). | 2 | 2017–2021 |
State v. Robert Raso
green
2 sentences2021“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Id. (quoting Beaudoin, 137 A.3d at 731 - 32). 2016It i's well established that “[o]n review, ‘[tjhis Court accords great deference to the hearing justice’s credibility assessments’” and “will not second-guess supportable credibility assessments of a hearing justice in a probation-revocation hearing.” Prout, 116 A.3d at 202 (quoting R aso, 80 A.3d at 42 ). | 2 | 2016–2021 |
State v. Jose L. Barrientos
green
2 sentences2017"To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses." Id. at 731-32 (quoting State v. Barrientos , 88 A.3d 1130 , 1133 (R.I. 2014) ). 6 On review, "[t]his Court accords great deference to the hearing justice's credibility assessments." Beaudoin , 137 A.3d at 732 (quoting Prout , 116 A.3d at 202 ). 2016“To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice *732 weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses.” Barrientos, 88 A.3d at 1133 (quoting State v. Ford, 56 A.3d 463, 469 (R.I.2012)). | 2 | 2016–2017 |
State v. Justin Prout
green
2 sentences2017"To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses." Id. at 731-32 (quoting State v. Barrientos , 88 A.3d 1130 , 1133 (R.I. 2014) ). 6 On review, "[t]his Court accords great deference to the hearing justice's credibility assessments." Beaudoin , 137 A.3d at 732 (quoting Prout , 116 A.3d at 202 ). 2017"To determine whether the defendant has committed a violation, the hearing justice weighs the evidence and assesses the credibility of the witnesses." Id. at 731-32 (quoting State v. Barrientos , 88 A.3d 1130 , 1133 (R.I. 2014) ). 6 On review, "[t]his Court accords great deference to the hearing justice's credibility assessments." Beaudoin , 137 A.3d at 732 (quoting Prout , 116 A.3d at 202 ). | 2 | 2016–2017 |
State v. Horton
green
2 sentences2012This Court accords deference to “the assessment of the credibility of witnesses made by a judicial officer who has had the opportunity to listen to live testimony and to observe demeanor.” Horton, 971 A.2d at 610 . 2012This Court accords deference to "the assessment of the credibility of witnesses made by a judicial officer who has had the opportunity to listen to live testimony and to observe demeanor." Horton, 971 A.2d at 610 . | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.