People v. Jackson

Defendant was convicted by a jury of armed robbery and felony-firearm contrary to MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797 and MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was sentenced to the mandatory two years imprisonment for felony-firearm and 5 to 15 years imprisonment for the armed robbery. He appeals as of right.

Of the issues raised on appeal only three merit extended discussion.

Defendant first argues that his right to confrontation was violated when the trial court limited the full scope of defense counsel’s recross-examination of a key prosecution witness. Specifically, the defendant predicates error on the fact…