There are two justice systems for victims of crime to explore. While the criminal justice system, as most people know, seeks to punish the perpetrator, the civil justice system provides victims with an avenue to hold other individuals and entities accountable for...
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Victims of Mass Casualties and Active Shooter Events Can Pursue Justice Through The Civil Law System
If you or a loved one are a victim of crime, there are two legal systems available to bring justice: the criminal justice system, which in all cases is administered by the government, and the civil justice system, which, while typically administered by lawyers, is...
Sex Trafficking in Metro Atlanta: Who’s Vulnerable and How to Make a Difference
When most of us think about sex trafficking, we assume it only happens to young women in foreign countries. However, that perception is far from the truth. Even though we may not see it, the reality is human trafficking and sex trafficking are happening right before...
The Critical Importance of Data Entry to Improve Victims’ Rights By Mel Hewitt
One of my current cases involves a popular quick serve restaurant franchise that recently made the news for failing to protect an underage employee. It just burns me up how preventable this could have been. I’m a former law enforcement officer and managing partner at...
What to Do in the Event of an Active Shooter Situation
On November 20, 2021, word spread regarding an active shooter at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, alarming and confusing travelers. While it was thankfully a false alarm – someone accidentally discharged a weapon, although no one was shot. However,...
What is an Active Shooter Event?
Mass shootings are primarily an “American phenomenon,” according to the crime violence research group Gun Violence Archive (GVA). The GVA defines a mass shooting as an event in which four or more individuals (besides the shooter) are shot and injured or killed in a...
Georgia’s Lien Law Updated And Improved
New laws do not always function as intended. Georgia's lien law required an update this month after a construction company used the law as written to abuse contractors. Harriet Isenberg joined with several other attorney’s to correct an unfortunate situation. The...
What damages can be recovered through a wrongful death suit?
When you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, litigation may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, as you begin to heal, you may realize that a wrongful death suit can help hold the other party accountable for their reckless actions. A...
Qualified immunity and what it means for police misconduct
A bright light has been on police misconduct in recent months. You may have heard the term “qualified immunity” during these conversations, but it can be difficult to understand what it means in a legal sense. What is qualified immunity? In Georgia, police officers...
Parking lots and garages present high-risk areas for crime
Some areas seem as though they’re built to support criminal activity. Areas that are not well lit, that have a particular vantage point, or those that might be isolated and quiet can easily become high crime areas. Of all the structures, parking lots and garages tend...
