People v. Montez

Appellant Edward J. Montez appeals his conviction for aggravated robbery, second-degree kidnapping and conspiracy. We affirm.

The charges arose out of an incident which occurred in September 1976. Montez and another man forced Richard Bolger to drive them from one place to another at gunpoint and took money from his wallet.

Prior to trial, Montez moved to suppress the use of evidence of his previous felony convictions so that he might exercise his right to testify in his own behalf if he elected. The motion was denied. At the close of the prosecution’s case, a motion was made to prohibit the…