OPINION BY HOFFMAN, J., September 18, 1970:
In the course of his trial for blackmail, appellant took the stand to testify in his own defense. For the purpose of impeaching his credibility, the Commonwealth proved that appellant had once been convicted of robbery by calling a clerk of court, who indicated that appellant had pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with robbery.
Following this testimony, the following events occurred, as related in the opinion...
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