People v. Sanders

Memorandum Opinion. The defendant was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for a new trial. People v Sanders, 43 Mich App 698; 204 NW2d 706 (1972). We grant leave to appeal and sua sponte, pursuant to GCR 1963, 865.1(7), reverse the Court of Appeals and affirm the conviction.

There were three opinions in the Court of Appeals, two for reversal and remand for a new trial, one for affirmance. One of the opinions for reversal and remand found error in the cross-examination of the defendant to impeach credibility based on an arrest which was not…