Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
Upon taking the witness stand on his own behalf, a defendant may be questioned concerning prior convictions, as well as vicious, immoral or illegal acts, for purposes of impeaching his credibility (People v Williams,
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