State v. Tiernan

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON

for the Court.

On January 30, 2006, a jury found the defendant, Peter Tiernan, guilty of felony assault in violation of G.L.1956 § 11-5-2. Thereafter, on April 10, 2006, he was sentenced to a term of four years of probation, coupled with the additional requirements that he have no, contact with the victim, participate in anger management counseling, and make restitution.

The defendant has appealed to this Court, contending that the trial justice violated his Sixth Amendment right to confrontation by excessively limiting his ability to cross-examine the accusing witness.

Thi…