State v. Edwards
Annotate this CaseAfter a jury-waived trial, Defendant was convicted of felony assault on a police officer, simple assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, driving under the influence of alcohol, and obstructing a police officer. During trial, the testimony each side presented diverged significantly, and the trial justice’s guilt assessment turned on his impression of witness credibility. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that sufficient credible and competent evidence supported the trial justice’s guilt determinations on all counts beyond a reasonable doubt, and the trial justice did not overlook or misconceive any material evidence in reaching his decision.
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