Case: State v. Leroy Myers, Jr. http://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/myers_leroyopn.pdf Issue: Did defense counsel's argument on alternate offense trigger an amendment to the indictment? Facts: Defendant was charged with … [Read more...] about Indictment Amendments
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the law firm of Raybin & Weissman has been helping people like you resolve their legal issues since 1976. We have a passion for the law and we work tirelessly to protect the quality of life for you and your loved ones. With more than 100 years of combined trial experience, we’ve dedicated our professional lives to the fight for justice. Our personal injury & criminal defense attorneys have received numerous awards like Lawyer of the year from Best Lawyers, a 10.0 rating on Avvo.com, Top Attorneys in Tennessee award and many more.
Armored Truck Accident Spills Coins on I-40
In some places the roads are paved with gold. Or so they say. In others, the roads are painted gold, as in Peekskill, New York, where you can stand or drive on the last remaining section of a gold brick road—one which may have inspired the … [Read more...] about Armored Truck Accident Spills Coins on I-40
2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – National
The winner of our 2018 Stop Texting and Driving Video Scholarship contest is Blake O’Donnell of Mechanicsville, Va. O’Donnell entered the competition just weeks after his mother, Suzanne, a 48-year-old preschool teacher and breast cancer … [Read more...] about 2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – National
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Bordeaux
Earlier this month a 24-year-old woman was killed in a tragic early-morning pedestrian accident in the Bordeaux neighborhood of Nashville. According to WKRN, the accident took place in the 3100 block of Clarksville Pike near Buena Vista … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Bordeaux
TSU Researchers Analyze Coverage of Pedestrian Deaths
When the media covers pedestrian accidents, readers often receive the same information that is found in the police report. In other words, news articles typically tell us little more than: Who was involved What happened When the … [Read more...] about TSU Researchers Analyze Coverage of Pedestrian Deaths
Tennessee Highway Patrol to Host Teen Driver Education Camp
Late last month the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced its first annual Teen Driver Education Camp, which is being offered to 200 high school students from around the state. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will … [Read more...] about Tennessee Highway Patrol to Host Teen Driver Education Camp
“Bird” Scooter Lands in Nashville – Hit-and-Run Accident Follows
“Bird” is the word on the minds of Nashville residents following local launch of the controversial electric scooter service. “Do you, or do you not, know about the Bird?” So asks the Peter character in the popular TV cartoon Family Guy … [Read more...] about “Bird” Scooter Lands in Nashville – Hit-and-Run Accident Follows
2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – Davidson County
At Raybin & Weissman we are so proud of our 2018 Texting and Driving Video Scholarship winners, including Jacob Fawcett, a high school senior at Hunters Lane High School. As our local (Davidson County) winner, Fawcett received a check … [Read more...] about 2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – Davidson County
Fatal Truck Underride Accident in Franklin
A woman was killed early on a Friday morning in late April after her SUV became wedged under a semi-tractor trailer on I-65 North in Franklin. Photographs and video from the scene of the accident—which took place just south of Murfreesboro … [Read more...] about Fatal Truck Underride Accident in Franklin
2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – Tennessee
At Raybin & Weissman we are so proud of our 2018 Texting and Driving Video Scholarship winners, including Coal Dye, a high school senior from Grace Christian Academy, who won our statewide competition. As winner for the state of … [Read more...] about 2018 Texting and Driving Scholarship Winner – Tennessee
