Photographs
Curtis v. New York, N.H. & H.R. Co., 80 A. 127, 32 R.I. 542 (R.I. 1911)
The admission of photographs of places and things, for the purpose of aiding the jury in applying the facts proved to the particular case, is a matter of almost everyday occurrence in the courts.
State v. Pulphus, 465 A.2d 153 (R.I. 1983)
A photograph may be admissible as substantive evidence rather than solely as illustrative evidence to support a witness's testimony, provided that sufficient foundation testimony is given to show the circumstances under which the photograph was taken ...
Accetta v. Provencal, 962 A.2d 56 (R.I. 2009)
The trial justice allowed into evidence photographs of car accident in which the car was minimally damaged. This was allowed with an expert witness to explain that “substantial bodily injury nevertheless could result from a car accident with minimal ...
State v. Jensen, 40 A.3d 771 (R.I. 2012)
The state then introduced a photograph of bubble gum, which photograph was later marked as a full exhibit
State v. Carter, 744 A.2d 839 (R.I. 2000)
The judge admitted challenged photographs because he believed they did not so "inflame" the jury that it was unable to weigh the evidence and to reach a verdict in a rational and thoughtful manner.
State v. Winston, 105 R.I. 447, 450, 252 A.2d 354, 356 (1969)
In a prosecution for murder, photographs "which are shown to be faithful representations of the victim at the time in question, are in the discretion of the trial court, admissible into evidence as an aid to the jury in arriving at a proper ...
State v. Griffin, 567 A.2d 796, 801 (R.I.1989)
When considering a challenge to the admission of photographs under Rule 403, "[o]ur function is to review the record and to determine whether the trial justice carefully considered whether the probative value of the evidence was outweighed by undue ...
State v. Beauchamp, 671 A.2d 1238, 1241 (R.I.1996)
"The test is whether the photograph is 'of such a nature as to inflame the jurors and therefore prejudice them beyond the ordinary prejudice that is always sustained by the introduction of relevant evidence intended to prove guilt.' "
State v. Spratt, 742 A.2d 1194, 1198 (R.I.1999)
"As with the admission of evidence generally, determining the relevance of photographs is within the sound discretion of the trial justice... A photograph is relevant if it has a tendency to 'prove or disprove some material fact in issue.' "
State v. Tassone, 749 A.2d 1112 (R.I. 2000)
The Judge allowed enlarged photographs to be shown to the jury so that the medical examiner can clearly testify to the wounds.
State v. Kelly, 20 A.3d 655 (R.I. 2011)
The Judge allowed the admission of a DVD and photographs from video surveillance cameras, which were authenticated by the testimony of the victim.
State v. Mandarelli, 254 A.2d 738, 105 R.I. 696 (R.I. 1969)
The Judge allowed photographs that were taken by the Sergeant at the direction of the victims father (whom was informed by the victim) and not directly from the victim.
State v. Grullon, 984 A.2d 46 (R.I. 2009)
The trial justice admitted the photocopy of a $100 bill instead of providing the original because he accepted the state's representation that the original was unavailable for purposes of Rule 1004 of the Rhode Island Rules of Evidence, because the ...
State v. Morejon, 603 A.2d 730 (R.I. 1992)
A photograph of the wallet that had been returned to the defendant was allowed into evidence.
Hilley v. Lawrence, 972 A.2d 643 (R.I. 2009)
The failure to refer to an aerial photograph taken years before the land was subdivided was not error.
Dederichs v. Salt Lake City R. Co., 14 Utah 137, 141, 46 P. 656, 657, 35 L.R.A. 802, 807
The court, by Miner, J., speaking of photographs excluded by the court below, said: "These photographs exhibited the surface condition of the streets, buildings, trees, cars, railroad track, poles, and distances, and would, no doubt, carry to the ...
State v. Pulphus, 465 A.2d 153 (R.I. 1983)
A photograph may be admissible as substantive evidence rather than solely as illustrative evidence to support a witness's testimony, provided that sufficient foundation testimony is given to show the circumstances under which the photograph was taken ...