MCINTURFF, C.J.
Is a prior conviction of third degree theft admissible under ER 609(a)(2) as a crime involving dishonesty? We conclude it is and affirm the trial court.
Mr. Burton was charged with the February 25, 1981, robbery of an ARCO Mini-Mart. The trial court allowed the prosecutor, over objection, to ask Mr. Burton on cross examination if he had ever been convicted of a crime. He stated he had prior convictions for shoplifting, petty larceny, and giving...
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