Dalton is on trial for burglary. During crossexamination of Dalton, the prosecutor wants to inquire about Dalton's earlier conviction for falsifying a credit application. Which of the following facts concerning the conviction would be the best reason for the trial court's refusing to allow such examination?
Dalton was released from prison 12 years ago. Dalton was put on probation rather than imprisoned. It was for a misdemeanor rather than a felony. It is on appeal