Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
A reconstruction hearing disclosed that defendant was not present in chambers during a Sandoval conference. The court made a Sandoval ruling in the courtroom immediately before trial, permitting the use of some convictions for cross-examination. Defendant did not testify. Because defendant did not have an opportunity to make "a meaningful contribution", reversal is required...
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