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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 9 - COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY
CHAPTER 9-17 - Witnesses
§ 9-17-15 - Effect of conviction for crime.
SECTION 9-17-15
§ 9-17-15 Effect of conviction for crime. – No person shall be deemed an incompetent witness because of his or her conviction of any crime, or sentence to imprisonment therefor; but shall be admitted to testify like any other witness, except that conviction or sentence for any crime or misdemeanor may be shown to affect his or her credibility.
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