SWEENEY, J.
¶ 1 This is a prosecution for rape of a child in the third degree. The defendant testified in his own defense. The State tried to cross-examine on matters beyond the scope of direct examination. The trial court refused to allow the inquiry but then allowed the State to call the defendant as a rebuttal witness after concluding that the defendant had waived his Fifth Amendment right. We conclude that it was error but we also conclude that it was harmless...
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