People v. Lawson

The 17-year-old defendant was convicted by a jury of statutory rape, MCLA § 750.520 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788). His defense was alibi.

We have reviewed the alleged errors. A proper foundation was laid for the admission of people’s *621exhibit 1 (a pair of sperm-stained panties). It was not error to ask the defendant about his previous criminal record to test his credibility. MCLA § 600-.2159 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.2159); People v. Nelson White (1970), 26 Mich App 35; People v. Cantrell (1970), 27 Mich App 210; and People v. Butler (1970), 27 Mich App 404. Testimony that the 13-year-old…