Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant's contention that the court improperly allowed the People to inquire into a prior conviction that was similar to the instant offense is without merit. The similarity of crimes does not automatically preclude the use of a prior conviction to impeach the defendant should he testify (see, People v Pender,
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