People v. Cash

Defendant was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCLA 750.520b(l); MSA 28.788(2X1), for allegedly forcing the complaining witness at knifepoint to engage in sexual intercourse with him. Following a three-day trial by jury he was found guilty as charged and, on May 13, 1976, was sentenced to a term of 15 to 30 years in prison. He appeals of right asserting four grounds for reversal or remand for resentencing.

The principal ground relied upon for reversal is that the trial court abused its discretion in allowing the prosecutor to impeach the defendant by use of a prior felony…