SCHEB, Judge.
Is it permissible for defense counsel to cross-examine a witness as to a prior perjury conviction even though that conviction may be remote in time? In this case the trial court refused to allow the defense to inquire concerning a perjury conviction of a key prosecution witness. Defendant appeals. We reverse.
Defendant was convicted of larceny and aggravated battery. The only eyewitness to the alleged crimes was the victim, Fritz Surrency. Defense...
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