People v. Dixon

Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault with intent to rob while being armed, MCL 750.89; MSA 28.284, and appeals of right.

Prior to trial, the defendant moved to suppress evidence of two prior convictions. The court ultimately ruled that evidence of the two prior convictions could be shown if defendant testified, but only as unspecified felonies for impeachment purposes. The ruling was erroneous, People v Jones, 92 Mich App 100; 284 NW2d 501 (1979), People v Garth, 93 Mich App 308; 287 NW2d 216 (1979).

Accordingly, we reverse the defendant’s conviction and remand for a new trial. We note…