PER CURIAM.
Defendant testified in his own behalf and produced witnesses who gave testimony of his good character. The court instructed the jury as to this evidence of good character: "* * * it is to be received and considered by you for a twofold purpose, first as going to the credibility of the defendant, Lawrence Guss, and, secondly, as substantive evidence bearing directly upon his evidence." (Emphasis added.) The instruction is erroneous. If a defendant...
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