When the elderly are abused in tragic and too often unreported nursing home incidents, it sends a shock wave to family members who have placed their trust and confidence in that facility. The national five-star ratings system of long-term care facilities run by the...
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Granny cam legislation block in Georgia Legislature
Many locals have probably heard of nanny cams, but the new use for hidden cameras are granny cams. Like their nanny counterparts, these hidden cameras are used to combat elder abuse by capturing video evidence of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. However, while nanny...
What can you do if you face false arrest?
Most traffic stops and chance police encounters end peacefully. Yet, on occasion, these can escalate. An officer may arrest you during a stop for reasons that remain unclear. If they apprehend you without cause or reason, they have likely made a false arrest....
How to report police misconduct
Law enforcement is meant to serve and protect the people, but all too often they do not. If you are the victim of police misconduct or violence, it’s important to stand up for yourself and others. Here are some steps that you can take after facing police misconduct:...
Medical neglect in prisons can endanger inmates
Although prison should in theory help rehabilitate inmates, the reality of incarceration is often far more about penalties than development and change. The people working in prisons and jails may eventually become jaded and develop a crass attitude toward the people...
HEWITT AWARDED AV PREEMINENT RATING
Isenberg & Hewitt is pleased to announce that Martindale-Hubbell has awarded our managing partner, Melvin L. Hewitt, Jr., an AV Preeminent Rating. The AV Preeminent Rating is awarded upon peer lawyers and judges finding Mr. Hewitt to practice at the higest...
CIVIL JUSTICE FOR CRIME VICTIM SEMINAR
Atlanta Victim's Rights and Premises Liability lawyer Melvin L. Hewitt, Jr., recently hosted a 3rd Civil Justice for Crime Victim Seminar for Victim Advocates, law enforcement officers working with victims, government and private attorneys. The seminar was held...
JESSALYN DORSEY WON THE EVA MURILLO UNSUNG HERO AWARD
CVAC President, Melvin L. Hewitt, Jr. announced that Jessalyn Dorsey, recently appointed CVAC's Executive Director, won the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award, a national award which will be presented to Ms. Dorsey on April 10, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Ms. Dorsey...
GEORGIA COMMUNITY BANKERS GRADUATE
Atlanta Victim Rights and Premises Liability lawyer Melvin L. Hewitt, Jr. recently attended and completed the Georgia Community Bankers Association's 2nd Annual Southeast Bank Security Management Conference. The curriculum for the conference focused on the role...
CONTRIBUTION CHECK FROM ATLANTA DA PAUL HOWARD
Crime Victim Advocacy Council President Melvin L. Hewitt, Jr. receives a $1,500.00 contribution check from Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. CVAC works with local, state and federal partners dedicated to preventing crime and assisting crime victims...
