Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
On the instant appeal, the defendant argues that he was denied his due process right to a fair trial when the District Attorney inquired on cross-examination as to the underlying facts of his prior convictions for manslaughter and arson.
We disagree with defendant's argument. The extent to which such cross-examination is allowed is a matter within the broad discretion of the trial court (People v Pavao,
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