People v. Weems

Defendant appeals his conviction of armed robbery and rape (MCLA § 750.529 [Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 28.797], and MCLA § 750.520 [Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788]).

The complainant, an unmarried woman, was asked on cross-examination whether she had ever engaged in sexual intercourse and whether she had a child. When she answered affirmatively, defendant attempted to ask the following question:

“Approximately how many times would you say you partook of sexual intercourse?”

The trial court ruled the question improper and defendant claims error.

On cross-examination it is permissible to discredit a…