Connecticut Appellate Court February 11, 1986, 3409 (State v. Roman)

Dupont, C. J.

After a conviction by a jury of criminal possession of a pistol by a felon, a violation of General Statutes § 53a-217, and carrying a pistol without a permit, a violation of General Statutes § 29-35, the defendant appeals and claims that the trial court erred (1) in refusing to allow the defendant to impeach a state’s witness by use of the witness’ thirteen year old conviction for