People v. Rahar

Defendant was tried by a jury and convicted of sale of heroin, contrary to MOLA § 335.152 (Stat Ann 1971 Rev § 18.1122), sentenced to serve not less than 20 years nor more than 30 years in prison, and appeals after a motion for a new trial was denied by the trial court. On appeal, defendant alleges numerous errors committed by the trial court.

The first contention is that it was prejudicial and reversible error for the prosecutor to cross-examine defendant concerning his prior criminal record. By statute, 1 the prosecutor has the right to cross-exam ine a defendant concerning Ms prior criminal…