2.04.320 [Rule 29] Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of a Crime

(a) For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that he has been convicted of a crime shall be admitted, if it is elicited from the witness or established by public record, during cross examination, but only if the crime:

(1) Was punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one (1) year pursuant to the law under which he was convicted; or

(2) It involved dishonesty or false statement, regardless of the punishment.

(b) Evidence under the Rule is not admissible if ten (10) years have elapsed since the date of conviction or date of release from the confinement for that conviction whichever is the later date; nor shall juvenile adjudications be admissible.