This motion by the defendant Palermo to enjoin the District Attorney from cross-examining him as to his prior criminal record if defendant testifies in his own behalf on the pending trial is a novel one.
The general rule in this State is that a defendant who takes the witness stand and testifies in his own behalf in a criminal trial, waives the privilege against self incrimination and may be interrogated, like any ordinary witness...
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