Order reversed and a new trial ordered (see People v Waterman, 9 NY2d 561, 564-566; People v Di Biasi, 7 NY2d 544, 549-551; cf. People v Hobson, 39 NY2d 479, 481-485; People v Meyer, 11 NY2d 162, 164-165).

Concur: Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Cooke.