People v. Johnston

Defendant was charged in a single-count information with the crime of carnal knowledge by force of a female over the age of 16 years, MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788, repealed by 1974 PA 266, effective April 1, 1975. The date of the offense was March 9, 1975.

Following defendant’s conviction and sentence, appellate counsel was appointed, which counsel filed a motion for a new trial and, following denial of such motion, brought this appeal as of right.

Defendant raises four issues, which will be discussed separately.

1. Did the trial court reversibly err in limiting defense counsel’s cross-examination…