People v. Huff

*235Beasley, J.

Defendant, William Russell Huff, was convicted by a jury of larceny in a building in violation of MCL 750.360; MSA 28.592. After being sentenced to five years probation, with the first six months in the county jail, he appeals as of right.

Defendant’s chief argument on appeal is that the trial court erred in responding to his motion in chambers to prohibit any reference to a previous conviction for a similar offense. The trial court ruled:

"THE COURT: * * * The Defendant has made a Motion In Limine to prevent the Prosecutor from cross examining, if he takes the stand, on an issue of…