Usually, people who choose to drink too much and then commit crimes, including operating while intoxicated, are responsible for their own behavior. If they injure someone else, they have to pay compensation to the victim or the victim’s family. Unfortunately, in...

As the saying goes, there are no victimless crimes. Thus, when a criminal case is pursued against the accused offender, the victim of the crime still suffers regardless if the accused is convicted or not. While justice being served can help a victim cope with the...

A bill to expand protections for victims of childhood sex abuse recently cleared the Georgia State House. The legislation would extend the statute of limitations for adults who were sexually abused as children to be able to bring a claim against their abusers as...

Courts may order convicted criminals to pay financial restitution to crime victims and receive compensation under the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program. But victims of crime should consider the possible advantages of filing their own civil lawsuit. Parties...

All nursing homes in Georgia have regulations that require employees to report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to their superiors. The state has adopted virtually identical regulations. Unfortunately, not all nursing home employees treat the regulations...

Crimes impact people of all ages, genders and races. Falling victim to a crime can shake the lives of Georgia residents. For minor crimes, this can impact one’s life initially and over time. However, for those victimized by more serious crimes, such as sexual assault,...

The term “financial abuse” refers to a broad range of inappropriate behaviors intended to deprive a person of their assets for the benefit of someone else. Older adults in nursing home facilities are particularly vulnerable to financial abuse, which can take several...

It is well known that every single police officer around the country takes an oath to serve and protect the community. Police officers should not place anyone’s life in danger, unless the circumstances demand it. However, there are times when police officers cross the...

It is perhaps understandable in this year of the coronavirus pandemic that some other important issues have been overlooked by both Atlanta media and national news outlets. A few days ago, National Crime Victims' Rights Week ended with little fanfare or notice. When...

A physical assault can leave you severely injured, and your attacker does not need a gun or other deadly weapon to do it. Even with prompt emergency medical treatment, you could be left with lifelong disabilities that limit your independence and quality of life, not...