Judgment reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and new trial ordered.
No issue as to the facts was raised and none was considered on this appeal. At the trial, defendant elected to take the stand and testify in his own behalf, thereby exposing himself to cross-examination concerning prior vicious or criminal acts, including prior convictions, which might have a bearing on his credibility (People v. Sorge,
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