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People v. Koontz
180 N.W.2d 202
Mich. Ct. App.
1970
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Per Curiam.

Defendant, with retained counsel, was tried by the court sitting without a jury and *337 found guilty on the charge of attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony contrary to MCLA § 750.110 (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 28.305) and MCLA § 750.92 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.287).

On appeal it is contended that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Second, it is alleged that the lower court erred in allowing defendant to be cross-examined relative to previous felony convictions. The people have filed a motion to affirm the conviction.

A complete review of the entire lower court record leaves no doubt that the evidence was sufficient to support the verdict. Moreover, the defendant having taken the witness stand, his credibility was in issue. Evidence of prior convictions is admissible for this purpose. MCLA § 600.2158 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.2158); People v. Roney (1967), 7 Mich App 678, 683. The questions presented are unsubstantial.

The motion to affirm is granted.

Case Details

Case Name: People v. Koontz
Court Name: Michigan Court of Appeals
Date Published: Jun 3, 1970
Citation: 180 N.W.2d 202
Docket Number: Docket 8,023
Court Abbreviation: Mich. Ct. App.
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