People v. Johnson

Defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of one Edward Cox on October 10, 1971. Cox was shot through a closed door while going up the stairs from the gambling part to the bar part of an illegal drinking and gambling establishment. The defendant now appeals as of right.

During cross-examination of Ollie Lee Sangster, a witness called by the defendant, the following colloquy took place:

”Q. (Mr. Webber, prosecutor): And you were arrested and convicted of manslaughter in this county?

"A. But I came back on appeal, and brought it down to…