Defense counsel entered into a stipulation rather than risk the consequences of a negative determination on evidence considered to be detrimental to the defense. Therefore, it cannot be said that the trial court forced defendant into a stipulation waiving his rights to cross-examine the social worker. Defendant's case-in-chief also opened the door to
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