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State v. Brooks

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  • 591 S.E.2d 120
  • 214 W. Va. 562

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  • defendant who forced her way into another person’s home, then struck resident of the dwelling, was aggressor and therefore not entitled to self-defense instruction even though resident used force to repel defendant
  • defendant who forced her way into another person's home, then struck resident of the dwelling, was aggressor and therefore not entitled to self-defense instruction even though resident used force to repel defendant

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Judges: Maynard

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