Elder Abuse Defendant Changes Plea
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 1:55pm PST
A defendant in an elder abuse case has reportedly changed his plea. According to reports, the man withdrew his no contest plea just before he was about to be sentenced. It is unknown why the man changed his plea. The case reportedly involved a woman who was lying in her own urine and excrement for weeks. The woman eventually passed away a few months after the abuse was discovered.
Nursing home abuse and elder abuse are serious and common matters that should be stopped as soon as it is discovered. When you have a loved one in a nursing home or under another’s care, you should be able to trust that they will be treated properly and cared for in every way possible. When licensed professionals do not do the job they say they will, then they should be held accountable for their actions of neglect. A nursing home abuse lawyer will be able to protect your rights and make sure that the nursing home resident is properly cared for during this time. It’s in your best interest to work with an attorney because they will know what to expect and how to handle your case. Please take some time today to contact a nursing home abuse attorney and begin discussing your case so that your loved one is safe again.