People v. Phillips

Appellant’s twofold attack upon the judgment in the instant case may be disposed of briefly. Neither the contention that the prosecutor’s questions as to possible gambling activities at appellant’s home improperly exceeded the scope of cross-examination nor the argument that the court committed prejudicial error in permitting the district attorney to question appellant as to his two prior felony convictions will stand.

Accused of violation of section 12021 of the Penal .Code (possession of certain firearms by felons) appellant, after a jury trial, suffered judgment of guilt. We set forth the…