People v. Garvie

Defendant was convicted as charged of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520b; MSA 28.788(2). Sentenced to life imprisonment, he appeals as of right.

I

Defendant contends that he was denied his constitutional rights to cross-examine the victim regarding prior false allegations of sexual activity and to present evidence that the victim’s depression was due to sexual activity with someone else. The following facts are relevant to our analysis of defendant’s argument.

The victim was a seven-year-old boy named Troy. In June, 1982, Troy and his family moved from Lansing to Potterville.…