Wilson v. Sico

In this appeal from the Superior Court, following an adverse jury verdict in a personal injury action, the Appellants contend that the Superior Court erred by permitting impeachment through the use of a 1972 felony conviction. We conclude that the Superior Court misinterpreted the provisions of D.R.E. 609(b) and that the Appellants were thereby prejudiced. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

I

This action arises from an automobile accident in which Appellee/Defendant-below, Louis Sico (“Sico”), rear-ended a vehicle operated by Appellant/Plaintiff-below, Johnny Wilson (“Wilson”),…