People v. Denny

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520b(l)(d); MSA 28.788(2)(l)(d), and armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797. He appeals of right.

One issue raised by defendant mandates reversal.

Defense counsel moved at trial to prevent the prosecutor from using a three-month-old guilty plea conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct to impeach defendant. The trial court correctly recognized its discretion in this area, see People v Jackson, 391 Mich 323; 217 NW2d 22 (1974). See, also, MRE 609(a). However, the discretion was improperly exercised,…