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Lawyer using Robitussin-induced insanity defense in robbery case
(AP) ^
| February 13, 2004 - 10:18AM
| WWMT TV
Posted on 02/13/2004 11:13:18 AM PST by MaryFromMichigan
February 13, 2004 - 10:18AM
TRAVERSE CITY (AP) -- His lawyer says the Robitussin made him do it. A 19-year-old former National Honor Society member is accused of robbing a gas station and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Karl Leonard's attorney says his client's recreational use of the over-the-counter cold medicine made him temporarily insane.
Leonard's case goes to trial inside a Grand Traverse County courtroom in April. He could face between 35 months and life in prison if convicted.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: insanity; lawyer; robitussin
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To: Tooters
The 'Robitussin' Defense....
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:14:49 AM PST
by
BossLady
To: Lazamataz
Ping!
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:15:19 AM PST
by
MaryFromMichigan
(We childproofed our home, but they are still getting in)
To: Tooters
I'll have to remember to keep a bottle in the glove compartment. It'll come in handy the next time I run over a lawyer.
To: BossLady
The 'Robitussin' Defense.... Its almost as strong as the Chewbaca Defense.
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:16:38 AM PST
by
Phantom Lord
(Distributor of Pain, Your Loss Becomes My Gain)
To: Tooters
Well, because you made one stupid decision (abusing a drug) does not let you off the hook for making a second stupid decision (robbery). Give the appropriate sentance.
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:17:27 AM PST
by
bird4four4
(These letters just randomly fell here, the fact that it make sense is just chance.)
To: Phantom Lord
But not quite as hairy..... ;)
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:20:31 AM PST
by
BossLady
To: Tooters
Just an FYI: The active ingredient in many OTC cough medicines is DXM (Dextromethorphan (sp?)), which, in high doses, acts as a dissociative psychedelic similar to PCP and Ketamine.
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posted on
02/13/2004 11:20:51 AM PST
by
GETMAIN
To: Tooters
I once took too much robitussen at the suggestion of a medic (I was young and naive). It does get you pretty buzzed, but the idea that you could use it in an insanity defense is ludicrous.
To: GETMAIN
The active ingredient in many OTC cough medicines is DXM (Dextromethorphan (sp?)), which, in high doses, acts as a dissociative psychedelic similar to PCP and Ketamine. I never saw being under the influence of any drug, legal or illegal, to be a mitigating factor in a crime. I've always seen it as a reason to increase punishment, sending a message to people to be careful and not do anything stupid when using. Even better, don't use in case you do anything stupid.
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