People v. Dennis Johnson

Defendant was tried and convicted by a jury of first-degree murder, contrary to MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment and now appeals as of right.

Only one issue raised by defendant in his brief on appeal merits discussion by this Court.

Defendant contends that the irial court committed reversible error by failing to exercise its discretion in response to defense counsel’s motion to suppress defendant’s prior convictions. We agree.

Prior to the commencement of trial, defense counsel moved that the criminal record of defendant be suppressed in the event that…