People v. Peay

Defendant was charged with willfully and without authority taking possession of and driving away a motor vehicle belonging to another, MCLA 750.413; MSA 28.645. He was tried by a jury, found guilty of the offense, and sentenced to a term of 4-1/2 to 5 years in prison. Defendant brings this appeal as of right.

Defendant first contends that during an attempt by the prosecutor to impeach his credibility, he was improperly questioned about a prior arrest which did not result in a conviction. This Court has recently held that a defendant may only be questioned, for credibility purposes, about…