SWANSON, J.
Teodoro Martinez appeals his conviction for second degree assault and the jury's special deadly weapon finding.
At trial, the State moved to prevent the defense from questioning the victim for the purpose of impeachment about a mid-1960's felony conviction for passing bad checks. The trial court, relying on the 10-year limitation of ER 609(b), granted the motion.
The primary issue presented is whether ER 609(b), which places a 10-year time...
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