cross-examination defense in Michigan

12 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1933–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Lukitygreen mich · 1999 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018Dobek, 274 Mich App at 70-71 ; see also People v Lukity, 460 Mich 484, 498-499 ; 596 NW2d 607 (1999) (concluding that a prosecutor did not commit misconduct by asking the defendant on cross-examination whether the defendant provided marijuana to his son, where the defendant had testified that he only participated in appropriate activities with his children, because the cross- examination inquiry was admissible pursuant to MRE 404(a)(1) and MRE 405(a)). 2018Dobek, 274 Mich App at 70-71 ; see also People v Lukity, 460 Mich 484, 498-499 ; 596 NW2d 607 (1999) (concluding that a prosecutor did not commit misconduct by asking the defendant on cross-examination whether the defendant provided marijuana to his son, where the defendant had testified that he only participated in appropriate activities with his children, because the cross- examination inquiry was admissible pursuant to MRE 404(a)(1) and MRE 405(a)).	2	2
People of Michigan v. Darrell John Wildergreen mich · 2018 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019 2 sentences 2019Our Supreme Court subsequently reversed that part this Court’s “judgment holding that the cross-examination of defense witness Tameachi Wilder concerning whether she knew of defendant to carry guns and her knowledge of the defendant’s prior weapons convictions was not error.” Wilder II, 502 Mich at 69-70 . 2018Our Supreme Court reversed “that part of the Court of Appeals’ judgment holding that the cross- examination of defense witness Tameachi Wilder concerning whether she knew of defendant to carry guns and her knowledge of defendant’s prior weapons convictions was not error.” People v Wilder, 502 Mich 57, 60 ; 917 NW2d 276 (2018) (Wilder III).	1	2
People v. Lytalgreen michctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 2 sentences 1982Compare People v Lytal, 96 Mich App 140, 155-158 ; 292 NW2d 498 (1980), where this Court allowed the prosecutor to anticipate a cross-examination by defense counsel of alleged accomplice witnesses for the prosecution on the matter of a prior deal with the prosecutor in exchange for their testimony. 1982Compare People v Lytal, 96 Mich App 140, 155-158 ; 292 NW2d 498 (1980), where this Court allowed the prosecutor to anticipate a cross-examination by defense counsel of alleged accomplice witnesses for the prosecution on the matter of a prior deal with the prosecutor in exchange for their testimony.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (21)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Dobek green michctapp · 2007 2 sentences 2018Dobek, 274 Mich App at 70-71 ; see also People v Lukity, 460 Mich 484, 498-499 ; 596 NW2d 607 (1999) (concluding that a prosecutor did not commit misconduct by asking the defendant on cross-examination whether the defendant provided marijuana to his son, where the defendant had testified that he only participated in appropriate activities with his children, because the cross- examination inquiry was admissible pursuant to MRE 404(a)(1) and MRE 405(a)). 2018Dobek, 274 Mich App at 70-71 ; see also People v Lukity, 460 Mich 484, 498-499 ; 596 NW2d 607 (1999) (concluding that a prosecutor did not commit misconduct by asking the defendant on cross-examination whether the defendant provided marijuana to his son, where the defendant had testified that he only participated in appropriate activities with his children, because the cross- examination inquiry was admissible pursuant to MRE 404(a)(1) and MRE 405(a)).	2	2018–2018
People v. Tyson green mich · 1985 1 sentence 2024Id. at 377 . -6- In Evans, 335 Mich App at 78-79, this Court reversed a defendant’s conviction of first- degree murder where the prosecutor’s cross-examination of a defense expert “repeatedly transgresse[d] well-established boundaries,” thereby denying the defendant a fair trial.	1	2024–2024
People v. Johnson green michctapp · 1973 2 sentences 2010ACM cites only People v Johnson, 46 Mich App 212, 217 ; 207 NW2d 914 (1973), in which this Court rejected the defendant’s complaint that “a detective’s silent laughter during the cross-examination of a defense witness denied him a fair trial.” Although the parties in Johnson agreed that a detective had a bout of silent laughter during a witness’s cross-examination, the trial court “found no prejudice resulting from this conduct and denied [the] defendant’s motion for mistrial.” Id. 2010ACM cites only People v Johnson, 46 Mich App 212, 217 ; 207 NW2d 914 (1973), in which this Court rejected the defendant’s complaint that “a detective’s silent laughter during the cross-examination of a defense witness denied him a fair trial.” Although the parties in Johnson agreed that a detective had a bout of silent laughter during a witness’s cross-examination, the trial court “found no prejudice resulting from this conduct and denied [the] defendant’s motion for mistrial.” Id.	1	2010–2010
Washington v. Texas green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1994White, n 32 supra. In addition to the cross-examination principle, Professor White would examine the privilege at issue to determine if it is designed in significant part to assist the government in performing one of its essential functions, such as law enforcement, see Roviaro v United States, supra (informants privilege); or was capable of even-handed application, see Washington v Texas, 388 US 14 ; 87 S Ct 1920 ; 18 L Ed 2d 1019 (1967) (a state statute that barred testimony of a coparticipant in a crime when offered by defendants as exculpatory evidence, but allowed as evidence for the pros 1994White, n 32 supra. In addition to the cross-examination principle, Professor White would examine the privilege at issue to determine if it is designed in significant part to assist the government in performing one of its essential functions, such as law enforcement, see Roviaro v United States, supra (informants privilege); or was capable of even-handed application, see Washington v Texas, 388 US 14 ; 87 S Ct 1920 ; 18 L Ed 2d 1019 (1967) (a state statute that barred testimony of a coparticipant in a crime when offered by defendants as exculpatory evidence, but allowed as evidence for the pros	1	1994–1994
People v. Sutherland green michctapp · 1985 2 sentences 1991People v Sutherland, 149 Mich App 161, 164 ; 385 NW2d 637 (1985). 1991People v Sutherland, 149 Mich App 161, 164 ; 385 NW2d 637 (1985).	1	1991–1991
People v. Bennett green mich · 1975 2 sentences 1985People v Bennett, 393 Mich 445, 449 ; 224 NW2d 840 (1975). 1985People v Bennett, 393 Mich 445, 449 ; 224 NW2d 840 (1975).	1	1985–1985
People v. Henry green mich · 1975 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Robertson green michctapp · 1978 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Pearson green mich · 1979 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Aaron green mich · 1980 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Bradley green michctapp · 1981 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Wilder green mich · 1981 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. McDaniels green michctapp · 1976 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Till green michctapp · 1977 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Dortch neutral michctapp · 1978 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
Chambers v. Mississippi green scotus · 1973 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Edwards green mich · 1976 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Hayes green mich · 1981 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. Gordon neutral michctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup 1982NOTES [] Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The Michigan Rules of Evidence were adopted January 5, 1978, to be effective March 1, 1978. [2] Committee Note to MRE 804(b)(3), Michigan Court Rules Annotated, Evidence Rules (West, 1979); People v Edwards, 396 Mich 551 ; 242 NW2d 739 (1976), which was a 3-2 decision with two justices not participating. [3] See MRE 805. [4] People v Dortch, 84 Mich App 184, 191 ; 269 NW2d 541 (1978), People v Robertson, 87 Mich App 109, 114 ; 273 NW2d 501 (1978). [5] 410 US 284 ; 93 S Ct 1038 ; 35 L Ed 2d 297 (1973). [6] Chambers, sup	1	1982–1982
People v. James green michctapp · 1971 1 sentence 1973There can be no doubt that the prosecutor’s cross-examination of the defense witness in this case was improper under James, supra. In light of the fact that the entire cross-examination consisted of improper inquiry regarding the witness’s arrest record, any claim of inadvertence is without merit.	1	1973–1973
Holman v. Cole green mich · 1928 1 sentence 1933Permitting the cross-examination was not error. *196 Cases involving the injecting of collateral matter designed to “advise the jury that the real defendant was an insurance company” (Holman v. Cole, 242 Mich. 402 ), are not in point.	1	1933–1933

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MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.26 (3)

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