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(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, you may be sentenced to up to 364 days in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. If you are convicted of felony financial elder abuse, you could be ordered to serve two, three, or four years in state prison and pay a fine of up to $10,000.

Elder abuse can lead to physical injuries ranging from minor scratches and bruises to broken bones and disabling injuries and serious, sometimes long-lasting, psychological consequences, including depression and anxiety. For older people, the consequences of abuse can be especially serious and convalescence longer.

Elder Abuse Punishment and Consequences Elder abuse charges based on intentional or knowing conduct tend to fall in the mid-range level of felony offenses, ranging from two to twenty years.

The Older Americans Act of 2006 defines elder financial abuse, or financial exploitation, as the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or fiduciary, that uses the resources of an older individual for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or ...

Elder Abuse Penalties Felony abuse carries a fine of up to $10,000, completion of a court program, formal probation, a strike on the defendant's record if injury or death occurred and from two to four years in state prison. If a strike results, this adds between three and seven years to the prison sentence.

Elder Abuse: Definitions Elder abuse is an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. (An older adult is defined as someone age 60 or older.) Forms of elder abuse are below.

Financial abuse of an elder is the illegal or improper use of a senior's money, property, or assets. ... Family members, especially, may try to coerce a senior into making radical changes in their Will or other financial documents. These relatives often seek to increase their inheritance when the elderly person dies.

There are five basic types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, financial and neglect. If others are involved, either in caregiving or as outside providers, be aware of the potential for elder abuse.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Financial exploitation occurs when a person misuses or takes the assets of a vulnerable adult for his/her own personal benefit. This frequently occurs without the explicit knowledge or consent of a senior or disabled adult, depriving him/her of vital financial resources for his/her personal needs.

Financial exploitation of the elderly is a serious and often underreported problem. Financial exploitation of the elderly occurs when a person misuses or takes the assets of an elderly person and uses it for their own benefit.

All states have general criminal statutes on assault, battery, sexual assault, theft, fraud and other offenses that can be applied in cases of elder abuse. Many states have specific crimes against family members (e.g., Virginia and Texas).

(4) Any person who recklessly abuses or neglects an adult is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (5) Any person who knowingly exploits an adult, resulting in a total loss to the adult of more than three hundred dollars ($ 300) in financial or other resources, or both, is guilty of a Class C felony.