Supreme Court of Rhode Island

State v. Viroth Phannavong

June 17, 20112011 R.I. LEXIS 87

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Viroth Phannavong, holding that the trial judge did not abuse discretion in excluding a map of Woonsocket and correctly denied the defendant’s motion for a new trial after finding the victim’s testimony credible and the evidence sufficient. The Court relied on established standards for evidentiary authentication and for reviewing new‑trial motions.