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State v. Newell

Citations

  • 141 N.H. 199
  • 679 A.2d 1142
  • 1996 N.H. LEXIS 72

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  • explaining that a victim’s aggressive character was not an essential element to prove a defendant’s claim of self-defense
  • victim’s prior convictions for reckless conduct and simple assault inadmissible under Rule 405(b) because not an essential element of the defense of self-defense
  • complainant’s peaceful or aggressive character was pertinent to self defense claim

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Judges: Johnson

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