Anyone who is looking at charges of elder abuse probably already knows how emotionally charged the topic can be. In addition to criminal charges, the accused may face reputational damage, financial losses, and a tumultuous change in lifestyle. Now, more than ever, you need a criminal defense attorney who is…
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Criminal Charges of Elder Abuse
You think you have seen it all as an employee in a nursing home; patients with all kinds of problems come in, and an exhausted staff relying on inadequate resources is expected to address the many needs of multiple elderly residents. There is no question that things could be better.…
Elder Fraud: When Seniors are Targeted
$1.7 billion: That is how much money seniors aged 60+ lost in scams last year. What is behind the surge in fraudulent cons targeting senior citizens, and how can they protect themselves better? On the other side of the question, what should someone charged with elder fraud do? The What…
Crimes Against the Elderly on the Rise in San Diego
Crimes against the elderly are increasing at a disturbing rate in San Diego, California. In 2016, the last year with data available, the violent crime against elderly San Diego residents increased 13%. This accounts for 780 violent crimes against the vulnerable senior citizens living in San Diego – 14 homicides,…