Monthly Archives: April 2012

Problems Emerge Surrounding New Synthetic Drugs

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Hollins, Raybin & Weissman, P.C.

A new line of synthetic drugs, sold under labels such as ‘bath salts’ and ‘Molly’s Plant Food,’ have been found to be the cause of countless deaths in the United States.  The new drug is unrelated to legitimate bath salts … Read More

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Tennessee Among Roughly 20 States to Adopt “Stand Your Ground” Self-Defense Law

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Hollins, Raybin & Weissman, P.C.

In the wake of the shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Sanford, Florida last month, the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law has become a focal point of public debate.  The law, which states that people who encounter confrontations outside … Read More

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Possible Overservice of Patron Leads to Fatal Wrong-Way Crash

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Hollins, Raybin & Weissman, P.C.

Rebecca Benson, 22, is facing a vehicular homicide charge for her involvement in a wrong-way crash that claimed the life of Steffanie Leonard, 29, in February.  Police maintain that Benson was driving the wrong way when she merged onto I-65 … Read More

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