FOX, P.J.
Defendant was convicted of violating section 274 of the Penal Code (abortion). He has appealed.
Defendant's sole contention is that the court committed prejudicial error in not permitting defense counsel to make an opening statement to the jury at the conclusion of the prosecution's opening statement. Defendant asserts that "the concepts and ideas of a jury could be easily swayed at the outset of the case by hearing all the guresome details...
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