The defendant, Dewaine Woodson, appeals a verdict by a jury in the Circuit Court of Lewis County convicting him of unlawful assault under W.Va.Code, 61-2-9. The defendant on appeal challenges the trial court's ruling that an oral statement he made after he invoked his right to remain silent was admissible. We agree with the defendant's position and find reversible error. The defendant also assigns as error...
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